Tummy Tuck and Skiing; how will it affect my performance?
Miami, FL - Nov 10 - You have just undergone abdominoplasty , or a Tummy Tuck , and you are wondering when you’ll be able to hit the ...
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Miami, FL - Nov 10 - You have just undergone abdominoplasty,
or a Tummy Tuck, and you are wondering when you’ll be able to hit the slopes
again. Abdominoplasty, as almost all surgical procedures, require time to
recuperate afterward. This time can depend upon many factors including which
type of procedure was performed, was it accompanied by another procedure such
as a liposuction, your age and general level of health , how well you are
following the physician’s advice for recuperation and even whether or not you
are a cigarette smoker.
Most physicians
recommend that you not engage in sports or other strenuous activities for at
least six weeks following your surgery. This time might be slightly shorter if
the procedure performed was only a Mini-Tummy Tuck compared
with the Traditional Tummy Tuck. To get back on to the slopes as quickly as
advisable, it is best to closely follow your surgeon’s instructions. Failures
to properly take care of the healing wounds could lead to complications. Extended
periods of tissue swelling can extend the time it takes to recover. Infections
can also extend to the time it takes you to heal well enough to engage in a
sport such as skiing which places significant strains on the abdomen.
Every patient is different
and will react differently to the procedure, therefore it is recommended that
you consult your doctor concerning whether or not you are physically able to
return to the powder. Once cleared to return to skiing, you should expect your
abdominal region to be more sore than usual and to experience twinges and tugs.
Some regions may tingle and become sensitive. You can expect these symptoms to
continue for several months while your skin is adapting to the new muscle
structure. There may be some numbness for up to eighteen months. These are
annoying but minor, they may, however, limit your mobility as you ski. As with
all recoveries doctors recommend taking it easy and don’t push yourself too
hard. Take your time, the slopes will wait.
Citations
http://www.realself.com/question/tummy-tuck-tightness-recovery-period
http://www.enhancemyself.com/tummy-tuck/
