Why do I need a Physical before Tummy tuck/ what can I do to prepare myself for surgery?

I like 3 months for direct abdominal exercises.  For indirect exercises I think anywhere after 6-7 weeks is a safe time to start.  Every surgeon has different techniques for internal work so when you visit in followup to your surgeon, he or she can tell you more specific answers.  Best Wishes!!

This is an issue you should discuss with your surgeon. Many surgeons would insist you lose the weight and be within a normal BMI range. For me, BMI is not a factor when considering the suitability of a patient for surgery because this method is fraught with problems. BMI disregards your unique...

I think it is important to be up walking immediately to decrease your risk of blood clots. of course, you won't be walking a lot in the first few days but it is important to be up moving. there is also no reason you cannot walk upstairs.it really depends on how your are progressing and this is...

Thank you for your excellent question.  Immediately after surgery many patients experience a blunted appetite due to anesthesia and failure of their stomach and intestines to work normally.  Once both of these effects pass, appetite resumes and the body starts to demand a large intake of c...

For you I will sugest doing tummy tuck and hernia repare at same moment of Surgery. You will look amazing!! Try to get some waist and flank liposuction to take a great shape!!Dr Silvia Aviles Dominican certified plastic surgeon hand and microsurgery. Louisville ky

And if you were horrible from where you started, you have an excellent result.  Yes, you have a little pooch but female anatomy shows all women have a little roundness there compared to men.  If there is fat, you can ask your surgeon about liposuction to further flatten that area.  And if you ha...