I'm considering having a tummy tuck and I would really like to schedule my procedure during my daughters' school holidays so that I have enough time to rest. The problem is that I'm meant to perform on stage about 5 months after the surgery and there is a lot of dancing involved (tap, ballet, jazz, etc). How soon after the TT can I be involved in rehearsals for the show?
April 3, 2016
Answer: Tummy T I appreciate your question.I would recommend that you contact your plastic surgeon with this question. Your surgeon is your best resource as he/she is most familiar with your medical history and how you will be healing following surgery.For my patients, I recommend no heavy lifting or strenuous activity for 6-8 weeks. I tell them to start slow and ease back into activities gradually listening to their bodies. The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam. Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery. Best of luck! Dr. Schwartz Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Director-Beverly Hills Breast and Body Institute #RealSelf100Surgeon
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April 3, 2016
Answer: Tummy T I appreciate your question.I would recommend that you contact your plastic surgeon with this question. Your surgeon is your best resource as he/she is most familiar with your medical history and how you will be healing following surgery.For my patients, I recommend no heavy lifting or strenuous activity for 6-8 weeks. I tell them to start slow and ease back into activities gradually listening to their bodies. The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam. Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery. Best of luck! Dr. Schwartz Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Director-Beverly Hills Breast and Body Institute #RealSelf100Surgeon
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April 3, 2016
Answer: When can I dance after Tummy Tuck? Congratulations on your decision to undergo the tummy tuck procedure. I find that many patients ( and their plastic surgeons) underestimate the actual recovery time associated with extensive operations such as tummy tuck surgery. The operation is associated with a very significant physical, and often "emotional", recovery period.I ask my tummy tuck patients to refrain from any heavy-lifting or strenuous exercise for 6-8 weeks to prevent any complications and ensure proper healing. Even at 2 months post op patients will report that they have not reached full strength/stamina. It may be 4-6 months before patients reach full strength. Your plastic surgeon will always be your best resource when it comes to returning to specific activities. My best suggestion: start slow, gradually ease back into activities, and listen to your body as you do so. Best wishes.
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April 3, 2016
Answer: When can I dance after Tummy Tuck? Congratulations on your decision to undergo the tummy tuck procedure. I find that many patients ( and their plastic surgeons) underestimate the actual recovery time associated with extensive operations such as tummy tuck surgery. The operation is associated with a very significant physical, and often "emotional", recovery period.I ask my tummy tuck patients to refrain from any heavy-lifting or strenuous exercise for 6-8 weeks to prevent any complications and ensure proper healing. Even at 2 months post op patients will report that they have not reached full strength/stamina. It may be 4-6 months before patients reach full strength. Your plastic surgeon will always be your best resource when it comes to returning to specific activities. My best suggestion: start slow, gradually ease back into activities, and listen to your body as you do so. Best wishes.
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