BBL and tummy tuck: How soon after can I pick up my 13 month old baby?

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Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Most surgeons would recommend that you wait at least 6 weeks before lifting greater than 10 lbs or so.

Stephen T. Greenberg, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question! I always encourage patients to discuss their specific post-operative restrictions directly with their operating board certified plastic surgeon since each surgeon may have his or her own specific philosophy and post-operative protocols.  With that being said, I often perform this combination of procedures on mothers with young children who are similarly concerned as to when they can get back to 'mommy duty.'  While the general recommendation is to refrain from any exercising and/or heavy lifting (anything more than 20lbs) for 4 weeks, I understand that when a baby (or child) wants his or her mother that certain exceptions must be made.  If your child is walking and able to assist with the lifting or latch on to you, I would recommend that you lift using your legs or arms rather than your core.  Please discuss this with your surgeon.I hope that you find this helpful and I wish you all of the best.

John Paul Tutela, MD · Answer

Thanks much for reaching out.   Are usually tell my patience to wait at least six weeks after tell me tuck for heavy lifting.  I defined heavy lifting as anything over 20 pounds. So it really depends on how much your baby weighs.I hope this helps :-)

Darren Smith, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi- thanks for your question. Everyone is a little different, but 5-6 weeks is a good rule of thumb.

Andrew T. Lyos, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. The first few weeks are the most crucial where pushing, pulling or lifting anything  heavier than 5 pounds is not recommended during this period.  That being said, waiting 6 weeks until lifting 20 pounds after a Tummy Tuck is a good time period to wait. Andrew T. Lyos, M.D., FACS

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