recovering from tummy tuck

Case Studies

  • Can I Exercising During My Tummy Tuck Recovery? – Guidelines and Best Practices

    Updated Oct 1st, 2025 After a tummy tuck, patients often can’t wait to return to their daily activities and start enjoying life with their new shape. For many, the confidence-boosting procedure provides the motivation to continue working on their health with exercise, so the idea of hitting the gym ASAP is an appealing one. Easing…

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  • Drains After a Tummy Tuck: What You Need to Know During Recovery

    Updated June 11, 2025 For men and women who want a flatter, firmer stomach, a tummy tuck is an excellent option, especially considering this popular procedure has a 95% “worth it” rating on RealSelf. At my practice in Richmond, VA, I perform tummy tuck surgery to remove excess skin and fat around the waistline and…

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