Due to the nature of mommy makeover surgery patients typically take 3 weeks off work, depending on the physical demands of their job. Patients can be sore after surgery and are advised to properly use any pain medications provided by Dr. Mok. Light exercises can be performed about 4 weeks after surgery, while strenuous activity should wait until a full recovery has been made. Dr. Mok will provide patients with instructions on how to properly care for their incisions. After surgery patients may need the support of a care giver for the first 5-7 days.