When can you resume gently sex after tummy tuck?

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I am 2 weeks out of my tummy tuck. Granted my tummy tuck was not one that removed large amounts of skin. I was in good physical shape prior to my surgery. I have been off of all pain pills since the first week and only took 1/2 a pill at a time every 6 to 8 hours. I get up and around very well. Very anxious and ready to get out of this house but don't want to overdo. Just thinking that if we were gentle surely some safe sex couldn't hurt?

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD, FACS · Answer

I consider sex exercise and therefore I let my patients exercise after 2 weeks, so sex can usually resume after that same time frame.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

From your description it seems you are healing well from surgery.  It is best to discuss resuming activity with your surgeon since he/she is most familiar with the details of your surgery and how you've been progressing through recovery.  At two weeks post op it's early to begin physical activity.  Your surgeon will advise if it's okay to proceed with physical intimacy.

Dhaval M. Patel, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is important to realize that the amount of time it takes for recovery varies greatly among individuals. Depending on the extent of your abdominoplasty and your general physical condition. Any sexual activity should be avoided for a minimum of two weeks.Dhaval M. Patel Double board certified Plastic surgeon Hoffman Estates BarringtonOakbrook Chicago

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

This largely depends on how extensive your procedure was. Always best to check with your plastic surgeon for the best advice. I generally allow most of my tt patients to have sex after six weeks with the woman in the top position so she is in control to make it less likely for an injury to occur.

Sameer Karkhanis, MS, DNB · Answer

Hi Tonya, the key word as mentioned by you is GENTLE. At 2 weeks, I usually tell my patients to keep this in mind.No over enthusiasm towards any exercise. If your wounds are healing well, you are up and about, and you are tapering off painkillers, it should be ok. Have a safe recovery.

When can you resume gently sex after tummy tuck?

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