Surgical Recovery: Post-Op Care, Nutrition & Complications

Surgical recovery requires strict adherence to activity restrictions, specialized liquid or soft diets, and proactive monitoring for post-operative complications.

Plastic Surgery

How Soon After a Tummy Tuck Can I Exercise?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Sarah Thompson

An abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck, is a procedure to remove loose or excess skin resulting from pregnancy, weight gain and poor elasticity of the skin.

Sarah Thompson has been a writer since 2006. She has contributed to Ohio-based publications such as "CityScene" and "Dublin Life" magazines, as well as Columbus' top alternative weekly, "The Other Paper." Thompson has also written for several online outlets, including Smashing Magazine and Web Designer Depot. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in journalism, sexuality studies and visual communication design from Ohio State University.