Sometimes a patient might be required to recover promptly after surgery and can generally take five to ten days for a patient resume normal walking activities. One can return to working between 10 to 20 days but not to engage in any strenuous activities for up to 5-6 weeks. The physical condition of the surgical area and the well-being of the patient are of greatest concerns. The risks accompanying surgery can be significant, but usually low as long as the patient is healthy enough to undertake the procedure and the correct precautions are followed as recommended by the Plastic Surgeon. 

The results from a tummy tuck can be very dramatic, especially in the hands of a well-trained and experienced Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, who will very frequently perform subtle details to enhance the result.

Many doctors call themselves “Cosmetic Surgeons”, so buyer beware. These physicians are “non-core” physicians who have not undergone the rigorous training and mentorship of a Plastic Surgery Residency and have adopted these procedures outside the scope of their actual training in order to enhance their cash-based earning of their practice.