Hello,Thank you for the question about when you can drive and bend after a 360 circumferential lower body lift. Typically, most patients are able to drive 3-4 weeks after their 360 circumferential lower body lift. First, with a lower body lift, you want to avoid a full sitting position with the tummy at 90-degree angle because this position puts too much pressure on the back. Second, with a lower body lift, you want to avoid laying flat because this position puts too much pressure on the abdomen. I would suggest putting a pillow behind your back so your back is bent. Until you are at least 4-6 weeks after your 360 circumferential lower body lift, I would not suggest bending over, for fear of wound separation. Once you are off narcotics and are about 3-4 weeks after your 360 circumferential lower body lift, you can drive. I hope this answers your question regarding when you can drive after a lower body lift and when you can bend after a lower body lift. Before you make any decisions regarding a body lift, I would suggest you seek consultation with a lower body lift expert. Please seek an experienced, board-certified, plastic surgeon. Travel out of state if you must to find such a body lift expert. If you have any more questions regarding the 360 circumferial body lift or plastic surgery in general, please contact my office. Sincerely, Dr. Katzen. (Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and member of the American Society Plastic Surgeons, International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, and Fellow of American College of Surgeons and American Board for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery)
