After my tummy tuck my doctor told me I could start ab workouts 6-12 months after my procedure, but then proceeded to say she knows a plastic surgeon who never allows their patients to do them again, I felt, hinting I shouldn’t. Is there a reason that would be the case? Is this common or sometimes the case? I did ab workouts regularly before.
February 28, 2024
Answer: Returning to activity You can return to regular exercise, including abdominal work, after a tummy tuck. The key is to wait until your surgeon clears you to do so and then return to your previous activity level gradually. Listen to your body and build your strength back up slowly.
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February 28, 2024
Answer: Returning to activity You can return to regular exercise, including abdominal work, after a tummy tuck. The key is to wait until your surgeon clears you to do so and then return to your previous activity level gradually. Listen to your body and build your strength back up slowly.
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February 23, 2024
Answer: Workout after tummy tuck Dear Happy, Critical part of tummy tuck surgery is the abdominal muscles plication or tightening. In order to protect that muscles repair, which initially is being held only by the non absorbing sutures, you have to allow time for scar to form and strengthen, so it holds the muscles together. That is why you have to avoid any strenuous activity of the abdomen for a certain time. In my practice, patients are prohibited from exercising at all for 8 weeks followed by light exercise for one month. They can return to normal activity after 3 months. Additional protection is provided by wearing abdominal Velcro binder for 3 months. Always, consult with experienced board certified plastic surgeons who operate in accredited surgery center for your safety. Most importantly, check the before and after pictures in the photo gallery, to make sure that they are numerous, consistent and attractive with flat stomach, nice belly button and narrower waists, improved body posture and low scar. All the best, Dr Widder widderplasticsurgery.com
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February 23, 2024
Answer: Workout after tummy tuck Dear Happy, Critical part of tummy tuck surgery is the abdominal muscles plication or tightening. In order to protect that muscles repair, which initially is being held only by the non absorbing sutures, you have to allow time for scar to form and strengthen, so it holds the muscles together. That is why you have to avoid any strenuous activity of the abdomen for a certain time. In my practice, patients are prohibited from exercising at all for 8 weeks followed by light exercise for one month. They can return to normal activity after 3 months. Additional protection is provided by wearing abdominal Velcro binder for 3 months. Always, consult with experienced board certified plastic surgeons who operate in accredited surgery center for your safety. Most importantly, check the before and after pictures in the photo gallery, to make sure that they are numerous, consistent and attractive with flat stomach, nice belly button and narrower waists, improved body posture and low scar. All the best, Dr Widder widderplasticsurgery.com
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