After tummy tuck surgery, although it varies depending on the operating conditions, patients are usually discharged after 1-2 days of hospital care. Patients are generally advised to wear a special corset after tummy tuck surgery. This corset, which is worn continuously for 1 month, increases the success of the surgery by helping the abdomen to reach the desired form.
Approximately 3-4 hours after the end of the operation, you can get up and walk with the help of a relative, and the next day you can walk slowly without help. It is normal to have pain for a while due to the operations and stitches in the abdomen during the surgery and the necessary painkillers will be applied by your doctor. You can take a bath 2-3 days after the operation and have the comfort of doing your daily work by yourself. During the first week, you should avoid these movements as much as possible, as movements such as coughing, sneezing, and straining may hurt you due to the fact that the stitches have not fully fused, and if they are severe, they may damage your stitches.
If you do not work in a heavy job, you can return to your work life in approximately 7-10 weeks under average conditions, depending on your doctor’s recommendations and whether you feel good or not. This information is valid for full tummy tuck surgeries, and patients can return to their daily lives within 3-4 days, although the recovery period is shorter in mini tummy tuck surgeries applied to solve milder problems.