Tummy Tuck Recovery Time

Dr. Schoonover of Kansas Plastic Surgery knows that the recovery time after a tummy tuck might be one of a patient’s biggest concerns. It is normal for a person to be nervous about any pain and downtime after having surgery. After a tummy tuck, it takes more time to heal than most other surgeries due to abdominal muscle repair, which might be the most uncomfortable factor.
Most patients who had a daily routine that wasn’t too strenuous before surgery are usually able to return to their normal routine (to include driving) in about a week. Dr. Schoonover wants patients to avoid exercise the first week after surgery so there won't be increased swelling or bleeding. His patients are given a 5-10 lb weight limit for 4-6 weeks post-surgery to avoid stress on the abdomen. Dr. Schoonover has found that most of his patients who were initially nervous about the tummy tuck procedure find that their recovery is much easier than they had anticipated.
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