How long is Tummy Tuck Recovery?

How long is your recovery from a Tummy Tuck? Dr. Matthew Schulman, New York City Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, discusses Tummy Tuck Recovery and how long you should expect to take off from work or school, and limit activities.

A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is one of the most common plastic surgery procedures. and reverses the most common changes from pregnancies, aging, and weight loss.

This video will help you be more prepared for your tummy tuck and is helpful to anyone who is thinking about having the procedure or has a family member thinking about a tummy tuck.

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More Information about Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty):
Abdominoplasty or "tummy tuck" is a cosmetic surgery procedure used to make the abdomen thinner and more firm. The surgery involves the removal of excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen in order to tighten the muscle and fascia of the abdominal wall. This type of surgery is usually sought by patients with loose or sagging tissues, that develop after pregnancy or major weight loss.

Procedures
Abdominoplasty operations vary in scope and are frequently subdivided into categories. Depending on the extent of the surgery, a complete abdominoplasty can take from 1 to 5 hours. A partial abdominoplasty (mini-tuck abdominoplasty) can be completed between 1 and 2 hours.

[jujulaw]

I am in the 3rd week and I get tired so quickly. This can be a brutal procedure and recovery

[micheledavis]

I am 5 weeks post-op - Abdominoplasty w/severe DR repair (separation was >5 inches across). Registered Nurse here - not planning on returning to work until week 7 and I don't even think that is enough time for heavy lifting of patients and equipment. Everyone is different, but it the job one has is physical - will need more time.

[renaa]

Had TT 9 days ago with Dr. Schulman
Feeling much better. Today I Cooked and took my
daughter to the lesson ;) I work from home.

[sonilakonci]

4 week post op full tummy tuck with liposuction in flanks, i can walk dogs for around 30 min, i can, i go to work 5 hours per day (office work) i cant do aerobic exercises, no swollen, no pain, getting stronger every day, im pretty good. 44 years old, fitness body. I cant sneeze 😊 bcs of diastasis repair.

[Melanie]

It took me 12 weeks off work, and still had pain at work for another 2 weeks. My job is strenuous, a lot of physical.

[santasanchez]

Thank you for the explanation. Now I understand why. I'm still saving. YOU'RE DEFINITELY MY i CAN'T

[Ronda_Frank]

60 yrs. old going in on 5/29/24 TT w/ Mussel repair. I work in a dispensary so I declined pain meds. I will use RSO 110 mg. as needed. Thank you for a good video

[vondathomas]

I’m 9 weeks post op extended tummy tuck w muscle repair / no lipo and I feel about 80% normal (swelling is the only issue)

[SharonL-if]

Ejen eill the drains come out.They are very painful!

[Diamondkash]

Hey dr schulman. Im 2 months po tt why is my belly not completely flat? Will it take longer to get flat?? How long before i see results

[staciebell]

Question how much different is recovery with a panniculectomy compared to a tummy tuck? I am 30 days out from a panniculectomy and abdominoplasty and the recovery is worrying me

[brendasollers]

What's the different between the tummy tuck and Extended tummy tuck?

[gofaux]

I would like to know when I might expect to get in and out of bed by myself (propped up with pillows, of course)? Thanks for the video with such good information about recovery.

[cindytrimblr]

I took 3 weeks off work because I didn't have enough PTO (it was 1 years worth of saved up PTO) I went back to work and it was awful, I had to delegate a lot, I would get light headed and was so fatigued when I got home. If I could go back, I'd take STD until I got to 5 or 6 weeks. I also had a fair amount of complications. I.e. persistent seroma, hematoma blood clot, seroma encapsulation/psuedobrusa, infection. All these happened at the 2-3 week mark and had a dominoe effect. By 2 months po I had the psuedobrusa diagnosed. Currently, 4 months post op and still dealing with it.😢

[lynnpersonal]

My surgery is 1/4. TT without MR. Vaser Liposuction Flanks, Back and Abdomen. When will I be able to walk on the treadmill. Also, I will only have help for 2 days will I be fine since I won’t have muscle repair? Quicker recovery? Hope so. Had a breast reduction w/side lipo in August and did great.