r10 After the procedure is complete, your surgeon will discuss a more specific timeline for your recovery.
Recovery time: Because a tummy tuck is a more extensive surgery, it requires around 1 to 3 weeks of recovery before patients can return to work. Vigorous exercise, such as running or weight lifting, should be postponed until 4 to 6 weeks after the procedure.
There is no single answer for how long it will take to recover from a tummy tuck. Like any surgical procedure, there is a general time frame, but individual recoveries are based on a variety of factors, including the following:
- Age
- General health
- Type of tummy tuck
- Post-surgery care
After the procedure is complete, your surgeon will discuss a more specific timeline for your recovery, but generally speaking, most patients begin feeling more normal around the eight-week mark.
