How soon after Mommy Makeover would the average person be ready for a vacation travel?

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How soon after a Mommy Makeover would the average person be ready for vacation travel. Also are there restrictions as far as when you can do certain activities such as swimming in a public pool or snow skiing?

Ozge Ergun, MD · Answer

Thanks for the question.  Generally, most patients can fly within 2-4 weeks after mommy makeover operation. I wish you all the best.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

Most patients are good to #travel 4 weeks after a #MommyMakeover. You should ask your plastic surgeon for specific advice per your procedure. Additionally, I would suggest you wear #TED #hose and also make a point to move about on the aircraft when feasible to prevent DVT.

Marie E. Montag, MD · Answer

A mommy makeover is a great procedure that addresses the
changes that arise as a result of pregnancy. 
It can include breast surgery and body contouring to correct the sagging
skin and excess fat of the abdomen and hips and thighs.  These are all combined in a single surgery
and only one recovery which is great convenience in this crazy busy
society.  The only pit fall is hat
recuperation from a bigger procedure is always a little longer than if each
component were done separately. Typically for a mommy makeover you would be
restricted from any strenuous activity for 4-6 weeks and out of the pool or
ocean for at least 6 weeks (until all incisions are completely sealed up and
all stitches are out.) When planning surgery around an important vacation I
would recommend at least 6-8 weeks between surgery and departure date just to
give a little buffer in case there was some little glitch in your healing.  You would hate to have a healing problem keep
you out of the pool or persistent pain make you unable to enjoy your favorite
sports.  Plan ahead and avoid any extra
drama or disappointment!

David Liland, MD · Answer

If possible I would recommend a 3 month time before extensive travel after a mommy makeover. You will be feeling fairly normal by that time and can gentle lift luggage that does not weigh much (but try to have someone do that for you).In my practice swimming in chlorinated pools ok at 3-6 weeks as in the past we have used chlorinated solutions to clean wounds and snow skiing ???? I would say 6 months. Ask your PS about your particular trip.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

This will depend upon the nature of the procedures and how quickly you heal.  You do not want to have any incisions open if you are contemplating a swim.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Nicholas Husni, MD, PhD, FACS · Answer

I allow my patients to be back to full activity (including swimming and exercising) 2 weeks after this procedure.  Keep in mind that you may get tired more easily until your body is fully recovered (this varies greatly from patient to patient).  Also, if you are doing something that hurts, that's your body telling you to back off and take it easy.  I hope this helps!

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

I tell my patients to shower immediately but sitting in standing water like a pool or open water is a little different. I would wait at least 2 weeks for this but the actual time may vary based on how fast you heal and have drains etc.I hope this was helpful,Dr. Daniel BarrettPlastic and Reconstructive SurgeryBeverly Hills, CA

Shim Ching, MD · Answer

4 weeks would be a good amount of time before going on a vacation.  Ideally, you would give yourself as much time as possible.  Swimming in a pool should be fine at 4 weeks.  Skiing, budget 8 weeks minimum, possibly more.

Yuly Gorodisky, DO, FACOS · Answer

I usually recommend to wait 6 weeks before resuming most physical activity and exercise.  There still may be some weakness in the muscles if muscle tightening was performed as part of a tummy tuck, so probably snow skiing will be a bit difficult without some conditioning and building up some strength before the trip.  Swimming should be fine as long as there are no healing delays.  So it is ok to go on a relaxing vacation, but a very physically demanding trips should be postponed until you feel well enough (possibly 12 weeks).

John J. Edney, MD · Answer

I would recommend that you have at least 6 weeks of recovery and make sure that you are fully recovered and able to enjoy your vacation without any restrictions.  Typically a Mommy Makeover is a combination of some type of breast recontouring, abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) and and liposuction of the hips and thighs.  Of these 3 components tummy tuck requires the longest recovery.  You should plan on staying home for 2 weeks after a tummy tuck.  After that you can begin to reengage many day to day activities.  Athletic activities which create stress on the abdominal wall should be carefully reintroduced at 8 weeks progressing to 12 weeks.  More aggressive exercises such as sit ups and abdominal crunches should wait for up to 12 weeks.  Upper body restrictions will depend on the type of breast surgery performed.  If a breast lift, without an augmentation, or a breast reduction is performed it is best not to raise your arms high above your head until healing is achieved.  This normally takes up to 3 weeks.  Unrestricted upper body activity can normally be resumed at 4 weeks.  If an implant is used either for breast augmentation or in conjunction with a breast lift normal day-to-day upper body activities can normally be resumed in 2-4 days.  It is best not to lift more than 10-15 pounds for 4 weeks after an implant is placed.  Reintroduction of activity following liposuction is dependent on patient tolerance.  There are usually no specific restrictions associated with liposuction.  Good luck

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