How long must I wait to have intercourse after a Tummy Tuck?
Answer: #IntercourseAfterMommyMakeOver Your plastic surgeon will give you the best answer in your specific case about this and sex. For most of my patients I allow sex to begin at 6 weeks with the woman on top to minimize the risk of trauma. Here are some fo the guidelines I give my patients: Following surgery, you will be walking in a bent-over position to keep tension off the newly tightened skin incision site. Although strenuous activity, and lifting more than ten pounds, must be avoided for 6 weeks, some people can return to work and daily activities as soon as 2 weeks after surgery. Softening of the surgical scars, return of sensation, and loosening of the tight sensation may take several months to a year or more. Abdominoplasty involves a recovery period of 10 to 14 days longer than most plastic surgical procedures. Initial discomfort and decreased mobility is typical. To decrease this discomfort, we offer a long acting local anesthetic. This numbing injection solution (Exparel) which lasts for 3-4 days allows for an easier recovery and is preferable to older pain pump technology. 3-5 days or more of assistance at home is usually indicated. We can arrange for a nurse to stay with you if helpful.You will be encouraged to move and walk regularly starting the day of surgery. Wearing your TED stockings at all times, except while washing, to prevent venous clots (deep vein thrombosis) is mandatory.Light activity is comfortable in 10-20 days. No sports or heavy lifting for 6 weeks or more – please discuss with your doctor for specific questions.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: #IntercourseAfterMommyMakeOver Your plastic surgeon will give you the best answer in your specific case about this and sex. For most of my patients I allow sex to begin at 6 weeks with the woman on top to minimize the risk of trauma. Here are some fo the guidelines I give my patients: Following surgery, you will be walking in a bent-over position to keep tension off the newly tightened skin incision site. Although strenuous activity, and lifting more than ten pounds, must be avoided for 6 weeks, some people can return to work and daily activities as soon as 2 weeks after surgery. Softening of the surgical scars, return of sensation, and loosening of the tight sensation may take several months to a year or more. Abdominoplasty involves a recovery period of 10 to 14 days longer than most plastic surgical procedures. Initial discomfort and decreased mobility is typical. To decrease this discomfort, we offer a long acting local anesthetic. This numbing injection solution (Exparel) which lasts for 3-4 days allows for an easier recovery and is preferable to older pain pump technology. 3-5 days or more of assistance at home is usually indicated. We can arrange for a nurse to stay with you if helpful.You will be encouraged to move and walk regularly starting the day of surgery. Wearing your TED stockings at all times, except while washing, to prevent venous clots (deep vein thrombosis) is mandatory.Light activity is comfortable in 10-20 days. No sports or heavy lifting for 6 weeks or more – please discuss with your doctor for specific questions.
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January 3, 2018
Answer: Sex after tummy tuck intercourse after tummy tuck post-op abdominoplasty Dear mamaags
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July 27, 2020
Answer: Full recovery before intercourse! HI mamaags, You need to abstain from all activities that can raise your heart rate and blood pressure, engage or stretch your abdominal muscles or put any pressure or weight on your abdomen and absolutely no vigerous or rough movements. This can include a lot of things, one of the main ones is sexual activity! You may feel fine, and that is great! But you and your partner must modify your activities. Raising your blood pressure, movement on your newly repaired abdominal muscles or even engaging them can cause damage that may require re-operation and most certainly, delayed healing. After 6-8 weeks your surgeon should release you to get back to business as usual. I would still take it slow. I have seen the look of embarrassment on a patient's face more than once that risked their health and a positive surgical outcome. You've just had a big surgery. You should be relaxed and have time to heal. If your partner doesn't want to hear it from you, let them speak to your doc. We tell it like it is!
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Answer: Full recovery before intercourse! HI mamaags, You need to abstain from all activities that can raise your heart rate and blood pressure, engage or stretch your abdominal muscles or put any pressure or weight on your abdomen and absolutely no vigerous or rough movements. This can include a lot of things, one of the main ones is sexual activity! You may feel fine, and that is great! But you and your partner must modify your activities. Raising your blood pressure, movement on your newly repaired abdominal muscles or even engaging them can cause damage that may require re-operation and most certainly, delayed healing. After 6-8 weeks your surgeon should release you to get back to business as usual. I would still take it slow. I have seen the look of embarrassment on a patient's face more than once that risked their health and a positive surgical outcome. You've just had a big surgery. You should be relaxed and have time to heal. If your partner doesn't want to hear it from you, let them speak to your doc. We tell it like it is!
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August 4, 2021
Answer: When can I have Sex after a Tummy Tuck? The question about returning to sexual activity after surgery is very common. The level of physical activity one undertakes during sexual activity varies for each individual and often each time you are having sex. However, as a general rule I recommend my patients to abstain from any sexual activity at all for the first two weeks. You want to avoid doing anything that causes you to strain or activate your core muscles. Also, anything that increases your heart rate or blood pressure up too much is not ideal during this early post-operative stage as it could potentially compromise wound healing or cause some bleeding.My general instructions for returning to normal physical activities is to wait until 6 weeks post-op. So given this, after the first 2 weeks and up until up until 6 weeks post op you should be taking on a very passive role during sex. After 6 weeks you can do what you like without any fear that you are going to compromise your results. You will of course still have some residual discomfort so simply be guided by your body and common sense.
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Answer: When can I have Sex after a Tummy Tuck? The question about returning to sexual activity after surgery is very common. The level of physical activity one undertakes during sexual activity varies for each individual and often each time you are having sex. However, as a general rule I recommend my patients to abstain from any sexual activity at all for the first two weeks. You want to avoid doing anything that causes you to strain or activate your core muscles. Also, anything that increases your heart rate or blood pressure up too much is not ideal during this early post-operative stage as it could potentially compromise wound healing or cause some bleeding.My general instructions for returning to normal physical activities is to wait until 6 weeks post-op. So given this, after the first 2 weeks and up until up until 6 weeks post op you should be taking on a very passive role during sex. After 6 weeks you can do what you like without any fear that you are going to compromise your results. You will of course still have some residual discomfort so simply be guided by your body and common sense.
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May 24, 2021
Answer: Intercourse after TummyTuck Thank you for your question. It is important to realize that the amount of time it takes for recovery varies greatly among individuals. Depending on the extent of your abdominoplasty and your general physical condition. Any sexual activity should be avoided for a minimum of two weeks. Dhaval M. Patel Double board certified Plastic surgeonHoffman Estates BarringtonOakbrook Chicago
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Answer: Intercourse after TummyTuck Thank you for your question. It is important to realize that the amount of time it takes for recovery varies greatly among individuals. Depending on the extent of your abdominoplasty and your general physical condition. Any sexual activity should be avoided for a minimum of two weeks. Dhaval M. Patel Double board certified Plastic surgeonHoffman Estates BarringtonOakbrook Chicago
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