Post-weight-loss plastic surgery includes several procedures, each of which will have its own recovery period. Combining these procedures reduces the overall recovery period, but it will still be slightly longer than recovery from a single procedure.
Most people can resume work in non-demanding jobs after four to six weeks. However, it may take 12 or more before you can resume strenuous tasks, including exercise. During this time, you must keep incisions clean, use compression garments, and allow your body to rest to avoid complications.
With Dr. Chatson, follow-up visits are included in the cost of surgery. During these visits, he will carefully assess your rate of recovery and help you determine when it is safe to resume normal activities.