What is the recovery time from a reverse abdominalplasty?

Returning to sedentary work may take 1 to 2 weeks. 6 weeks is usually needed for the scars to become strong enough to resist more strenuous activity.Kenneth Hughes, MDBeverly Hills, CA

Hello Thank you for your question. The recovery for a reverse tummy tuck would be the same as an abdominoplasty. 2-6 weeks. Best regards

The recovery time for a reverse abdominoplasty is about the same as for a mini, so no vigorous activity for 1-2 weeks, up to 6 weeks for full recovery.

I appreciate your question.

Approximately 6-8 weeks.  I would recommend you discuss this with your surgeon.  Your surgeon is your best resource as he/she is most familiar with your medical history and how you will be healing following surgery.



The best way to assess and give
true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified
plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.

Best of luck!



Dr. Schwartz

Recovery time for this procedure is typically two weeks before returning to work. There are typically activity restrictions for about 6 weeks. Final results are seen 9 months to a year from surgery.

These are usually done for problems limited to the upper abdomen. Typically there is less discomfort than from a full TT.  Recovery is more is line with that of a "mini-TT" which involves only the lower abdomen. It still takes 6 weeks for the healing incisions to reach 90% of the ultimate strength.  Some are back to work in a week for non-physical jobs, but it takes 6 weeks for enough recovery to resume vigorous work or exercise activities.All the best. 

Reverse tummy tuck requires liposuction of the upper abdomen, followed by release and elevation of the redundant abdominal skin and redraping and securing of the abdominal skin flap up to the subcostals and repair of incision line under the breast. The securing of the abdominal muscles does hurt and can be the limiting component of your recovery. I would give myself a good 2 weeks.

I do not favor a reverse abdominalplasty nor can I without photo's feel if you are even a candidate for a reverse abdominalplasty.