How long will the recovery period take after a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty surgery?
An abdominoplasty is major surgery and your body will take time to heal. For the first week, you may feel tightness when you stand upright, although you will be able to stand straight and you should walk often. You will be much improved after 2 to 4 weeks, but it will probably be several weeks or even months before you feel back to normal. The exact time period varies from individual to individual. You can start doing things sooner, but you will probably not be back to speed right away. Some patients can return to their work after 1 to 2 weeks, but others need 3 to 4 weeks to recover sufficiently. If you start out in top physical condition with strong abdominal muscles, the recovery will be faster. But even if you’re not an exercise buff, most patients recover well.
