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How Long After Abdominoplasty Is Sexual Abstinence Advised?

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Question : hello dr.. how long I have to wait before have sex after a tummy tuck
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Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (49 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
6 weeks with woman on top

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

What I hear from plastic surgeons is that the recovery after tummy tuck is 2 weeks more than any other plastic surgery.
Going by this, I suggest to refrain from sex for 6 weeks and gradually resume a light activity with you on top(female on top) as it will not put pressure on the tightened muscles. You can have normal intercourse after 8 weeks of tummy tuck surgery.

Hope this answers.
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How Long After Abdominoplasty Is Sexual Abstinence Advised?

Brief Answer: 6 weeks with woman on top Detailed Answer: Hi, What I hear from plastic surgeons is that the recovery after tummy tuck is 2 weeks more than any other plastic surgery. Going by this, I suggest to refrain from sex for 6 weeks and gradually resume a light activity with you on top(female on top) as it will not put pressure on the tightened muscles. You can have normal intercourse after 8 weeks of tummy tuck surgery. Hope this answers.