How soon after a tummy tuck can I vacuum?

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Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

The specific answer to your question should come from your own plastic surgeon. In my practice you would be permitted to vacuum as soon as you felt comfortable doing so.

Jeremy Pyle, MD · Answer

There is no absolute answer to things like this. Any answer is based on a hunch rather than science and should be taken as such.  My approach is to ask my patients to limit exercises that specifically stress the core for 6 weeks and to walk somewhat hunched for a week.  After that week, a gradual progression towards normal activity levels is pretty standard.  I encourage walking the night of surgery so, theoretically, if you vacuumed hunched over, I'd say okay and good work getting up and about.  But your surgery is a once in your life experience. Don't push it. Relax and know that your house will be clean eventually.Best,Dr. Pyle

George Commons, MD (retired) · Answer

There is vacuuming and then serious big time vacuuming I guess.  Forget work and take care of yourself.  You can walk about progressively for exercise and after 21 days you can do anything you desire.  My Best,  Dr C

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