Tummy tuck. When can I start to swim and ride my bicycle?

In my own practice I asked patients to avoid any athletic activity that targets the abdominal muscles for six weeks. Afterwards a gradually increase this type of activity so full recovery occurs at three months. However, you are not my patient and specific instructions about activity should come from your own surgeon.

Thanks for your question.Generally I have my patients refrain from physical activity and exercise at least 4 if not 6 weeks after a tummy tuck.  With a tummy tuck the most common complications are hematoma or seroma formation.  Resuming exercise to soon may cause this.  I would check with your plastic surgeon for a timeline.Best of luck!