8 week post Mommy Makeover. When can I go horseback riding?

You would be pushing your luck with those activities I think.After tummy tuck surgery, I advise the patients to take two weeks off from work. The patients may return to work, but may not engage in any strenuous activity. At two months, the patients start low impact cardio. At three months they can engage in more strenuous physical activity. If anything hurts or causes swelling, we ask them to back off somewhat. If you exercise or do some particular activity that results in pain or swelling you are doing too much for your personal recovery at that time.  Not everyone heals the same.  You need to make sure that you don’t cause more swelling.  Fighting the swelling or working through the pain will certainly backfire. I prefer the patients to stay in town for two weeks if they from more than 2-3 hours away.  I do not allow patients to fly before 2 to 3 weeks at the very minimum.

Thank you for your question.  As long as you are healing as expected, at eight weeks there is typically no reason why you shouldn't be able to enjoy horseback riding and zip lining on your trip. You won't damage anything 8 weeks post-operatively.  Double check with your own plastic surgeon to make sure everything looks good and follow their recommendations since they are most familiar with your surgery and healing process.  Have fun on your vacation! 

Healing after the #breastaugmentation and #tummytuck will take time. I have my patients out of bed and walking the night of surgery and every hour while awake.  I allow my patients to return to work at one to two weeks with 14 days preferred.  No lifting or straining.  At three weeks increased level of activity and full, no restrictions, at 6 weeks. As long as you are no longer feeling pain or discomfort you should be able to go horseback riding again. If you have any questions at all about your healing, you should not hesitate to see your surgeon in person.Swelling can persist for several months and will gradually improve and will look better at three months, six months, and even one year. Frequently the pubic area and the scrotal and penis area for men can become very swollen and discolored during the first two weeks due to gravity as this is the lowest area for swelling to accumulate.

Thank you for question.At this point you should be able to return to all activities that you enjoy. Contact your surgeon to get his/her okay. Best wishes and enjoy your vacation!

Thank you for your question and congratulations on your recent surgery. Most patients are cleared to exercise by six weeks following a mommy makeover.   It is best to have an in-person follow up examination with your plastic surgeon for recommendations regarding what you should and should not be doing at this time. Good luck in your recovery.

I appreciate your question.

I would recommend that you discuss this question with your surgeon as every surgeon has their own respective post op protocol for his/her patients.  Your surgeon is your best resource as he/she is most familiar with your medical history and how you are healing at this time.





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





#RealSelf100Surgeon

This is something you should discuss with your surgeon who knows you best. For my patients, in most cases they can resume all activities after 6 weeks. Good luck!

I would defer to your plastic surgeon's recommendations for post-op care, however, in my practice, I consider my patients to be restriction-free after 6 weeks. You may find that you tire more easily when engaging the core muscles, and you may feel some nerve "zingers" but at this point, there is nothing you can do to damage your result. Have a great trip!

So pleased everything has worked out for you. You should check with your PS but you should be fine. You may wish to consider wearing a support garment. 

Thank you for your question.  After 2 months, most people are able to have unrestricted activity after this type of surgery.  However, for very strenuous activity, it may take a bit longer and it also depends on your healing.  Be sure to check specifically with your surgeon.  Good luck.