Will I have to take time off from work after having a tummy tuck?

Will I have to take time off from work after having a tummy tuck?

Steve Fallek (Plastic Surgeon & Medical Director, Face Focus Medical Spa, New York City) gives expert video advice on: What are the risks and complications associated with a tummy tuck?; What should I expect after a tummy tuck?; What are the costs associated with a tummy tuck? and more...

A tummy tuck can be uncomfortable for a couple of days. I think it's best that you consider taking at least a week off from work after this procedure. If you don't have to work, I would suggest leaving somewhere between one and two weeks prior to returning to work after a tummy tuck.