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Usually 2-3 months is enough recovery from a tummy tuck to start snow skiing again. Remember to start your activity slowly and at a gradual increase in intensity. Your ski trip should not be your first physical activity after your procedure. You should ask your plastic surgeon when he/she thinks is best. Hope this helps.
I would think that three months after tummy tuck surgery you could start skiing again. I would suggest taking a bit easier trail the first time you go until you feel confident. Have fun.
Most patients are able to ski approximately two months after their tummy tuck. After two months, the wounds have had adequate time to heal and any discomfort should be minimal. I would highly recommend that you check with the plastic surgeon who performed your tummy tuck since he/she would have the most insight on how you are healing. Good luck!
Generally, for activities that involve a lot of abdominal movement and strength (like skiing), I have patients wait at least two months, but follow your own surgeon's advice. As with all activities that you resume, use common sense, and gradually ease back into them. For skiing, this might mean avoiding the double black diamond trails, staying on the greens and blues, and doing a half day only.
Thank you for your question. A personal exam andconsultation is always best.That said you need to discuss this with your surgeon. Depending on your healing progress, your surgeon can advise you as to the intensity of your skiing. Typically, two to three months should be adequate time, but, again, every patient is different.You do not want to overdue it.Be sure to consult a plastic surgeon who is certified by theAmerican Board of Plastic Surgery, experienced in your procedure, and who hasan excellent reputation in your community.
You can wear a corset up to the time of your tummy tuck, but wearing it afterward will depend on how you're healing. You do not want to impede blood flow which could compromise wound healing. Your surgeon will be able to advise you on when you can begin wearing a corset post operatively based...
For this sort of things is best to contact the doctor who performed the surgery, In my experience from 6 to 8 weeks is a good time to start exersising the abs, that being said, its best to contact your doctor before starting a new exersise regimen after surgery.
Tummy tucks are normally considered aestetic and not reconstructive, that being said there are exeptions, it might be wise to ask your insurance comany becuase some of them might cover it.