Recovery time Mommy Makeover - would I be able to attend a wedding in February if I get surgery in November/December?

Hi NikkijjD,
There aren't enough specifics to really answer your question, because the recovery from breast only surgery is different than breast and tummy surgery.
In general, I prefer that patients remain nearby for the first ~6-8 weeks...this is the window when problems, which fortunately occur rarely, are most likely to happen. If one of my patients calls with a post-op concern, they often need a followup visit in the clinic for evaluation. if you are out of town, this is not possible--and it's not likely that a plastic surgeon in the city you are traveling to will be able to see you.
In addition, at ~2 months from surgery, you would still have lifting restrictions and activity restrictions, assuming that you have a tummy tuck with rectus/six pack tightening. You may be able to attend a wedding, but might not be able to participate fully especially in the reception.
Ultimately, I'd suggest creating a surgical plan with your surgeon, who can discuss appropriate timeline for travel after surgery.
Hope this helps!
Best,Christopher Pannucci MDBoard Certified Plastic SurgeonPlastic Surgery NorthwestSpokane, Washington

The typical downtime for breast and abdominal surgery should not be longer than about six weeks. After six weeks, all lifting and activity restrictions should be removed and you should be able to perform any activity that you like. However, it is likely that you will still have a significant amount of swelling for up to 3 months postoperatively. This edema may affect clothing and other choices when attending events during the time period following mommy makeover surgery.

Normally we tell our patients the first 2 weeks of recovery should be you relaxing and taking it easy at home. After 2 weeks you should be fine to return to work. At 8 weeks you can start working out or going back to the gym. I would recommend to schedule your surgery 8-12 weeks before the wedding. That way you enough time to heal and feel comfortable attending the celebration.