The majority of people experience tight skin following a stomach tuck that disappears after 6–12 weeks of surgery. However, some patients may need additional surgical procedures to loosen up their skin. Tummy tuck tightness can be caused by multiple factors including: loss of muscle tone during surgery, scar tissue binding muscles together, and fluid accumulation in the chest cavity after surgery. Most patients are able to return to work within two months and resume normal activities within three months. However, it is important to understand that your body will still be recovering while healing from surgery. So although you may be able to go back to your pre-pregnancy weight quickly, it's recommended to wait at least six months after surgery before considering another pregnancy.