I have scheduled a Full Tummy Tuck two weeks before a Caribbean Cruise. I am a 5'2" mom who had a 64-inch waist during my pregnancy of twins. I am a healthy, non-smoking, active 54-year-old woman who is now ready for a mom makeover. Would I be healed enough to go on a cruise 2 week post-op, and safe to fly across the country to Florida?
Answer: Don't plan a major vacation two weeks after major surgery I hope you can get a refund.
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Answer: Don't plan a major vacation two weeks after major surgery I hope you can get a refund.
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Answer: Recovery time after TT Thank you for your question. The recovery time is from 4 to 6 moths.I would suggest to be treated by board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results.
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Answer: Recovery time after TT Thank you for your question. The recovery time is from 4 to 6 moths.I would suggest to be treated by board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results.
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September 27, 2014
Answer: Is 2 weeks after tummy tuck safe enough to go on a cruise? Hello! This is best discussed with your surgeon and you should certainly have an examination and the go-ahead by your surgeon to travel postoperatively. Incisions will likely still be healing and your restrictions will likely be enforced for several weeks past that. In addition, you are still in the relatively close perioperative period for which your surgeon will be watching you closely to assess you. After any surgical procedure, you should be careful with incisions as well as avoidance of direct UVA and UVB rays in order to lessen the chance for hyperpigmentation of the skin and scars, which can take several months to resolve, if it ever does. Sunblock of 35 or above is recommended regardless. The ability of the affected area to heal has been slowed and you should try to avoid additional swelling to the area. The area will likely be numb for several weeks to months and will be difficult to feel when sunburn is coming on. Typical recommendations include wearing a hat and/or sunblock to the affected area for at least 6-12 weeks following the procedure. It takes up to one year for scars to fully mature. You should also avoid trauma to the area for several months to protect the refinements made during the procedure. Also, avoidance of pools/lakes/jacuzzis/etc for 4-6 weeks is usually recommended to allow adequate healing and protection from stagnant water, that could potentially harbor bacteria. Lifting/exercise restrictions are common for at least 6 weeks. Certainly discuss the postoperative instructions with your surgeon, as thoughts differ among surgeons. Hope that this helps! Best wishes!
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September 27, 2014
Answer: Is 2 weeks after tummy tuck safe enough to go on a cruise? Hello! This is best discussed with your surgeon and you should certainly have an examination and the go-ahead by your surgeon to travel postoperatively. Incisions will likely still be healing and your restrictions will likely be enforced for several weeks past that. In addition, you are still in the relatively close perioperative period for which your surgeon will be watching you closely to assess you. After any surgical procedure, you should be careful with incisions as well as avoidance of direct UVA and UVB rays in order to lessen the chance for hyperpigmentation of the skin and scars, which can take several months to resolve, if it ever does. Sunblock of 35 or above is recommended regardless. The ability of the affected area to heal has been slowed and you should try to avoid additional swelling to the area. The area will likely be numb for several weeks to months and will be difficult to feel when sunburn is coming on. Typical recommendations include wearing a hat and/or sunblock to the affected area for at least 6-12 weeks following the procedure. It takes up to one year for scars to fully mature. You should also avoid trauma to the area for several months to protect the refinements made during the procedure. Also, avoidance of pools/lakes/jacuzzis/etc for 4-6 weeks is usually recommended to allow adequate healing and protection from stagnant water, that could potentially harbor bacteria. Lifting/exercise restrictions are common for at least 6 weeks. Certainly discuss the postoperative instructions with your surgeon, as thoughts differ among surgeons. Hope that this helps! Best wishes!
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May 3, 2017
Answer: Recovery time after a tummy tuck 2 weeks post-op surgery for a tummy tuck procedure is far too soon for you to be going on a cruise. I advise my patients to stay hunched over for atleast 4 weeks to prevent any superficial openings and complications. At that time, you will not be fully recovered and will not be able to enjoy the cruise as much as you would like to.
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May 3, 2017
Answer: Recovery time after a tummy tuck 2 weeks post-op surgery for a tummy tuck procedure is far too soon for you to be going on a cruise. I advise my patients to stay hunched over for atleast 4 weeks to prevent any superficial openings and complications. At that time, you will not be fully recovered and will not be able to enjoy the cruise as much as you would like to.
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January 11, 2010
Answer: Can I go on a Cruise 2 weeks after Tummy Tuck? Hi there-
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January 11, 2010
Answer: Can I go on a Cruise 2 weeks after Tummy Tuck? Hi there-
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December 14, 2009
Answer: Skip the vacation after Tummy Tuck Typically, my restriction on postoperative flight is about 4-6 weeks. At the 2 week mark you'll still be somewhat sore. I've not allowed anyone to go out in these types of situations, it's not ideal and those patients that have gotten away with it before went at their own risk.
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December 14, 2009
Answer: Skip the vacation after Tummy Tuck Typically, my restriction on postoperative flight is about 4-6 weeks. At the 2 week mark you'll still be somewhat sore. I've not allowed anyone to go out in these types of situations, it's not ideal and those patients that have gotten away with it before went at their own risk.
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