Many women today are turning to plastic surgery to help get their pre-baby body back in the form of mommy makeover, and the question often arises of just how long they should wait afterward to resume sexual activity. As with any surgery, a number of factors come into play so there is no definitive answer that’s right for every woman. Below are just a few recommendations on how you might want to plan your return to sexual activity after a mommy makeover.
Make Time to Heal
A mommy makeover includes a number of procedures, and ensuring adequate healing time is vital for optimum mommy makeover results. If you’re in pain and not fully healed, that should be the leading indicator that you should refrain from sex until you fully recover. This goes for any strenuous activity including exercise, outdoor activities and lifting anything (including your small children) that may cause injuries or damage to the area that just had surgery.
Consult Your Doctor
Based on the number and type of procedures included in your mommy makeover, you should always consult your cosmetic surgeon on how long it will to take to resume sexual activity. People heal differently, so use your surgeon’s recommendation as a general guideline but be sure to listen to your body and don’t overdo.
Regardless of what timeline your cosmetic surgeon gives you, it’s ultimately your decision whether to proceed with any sexual activity even after you’ve completely healed. It’s your body, so do what feels right for you.
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