How long after a tummy tuck should you wait before having sex?

4-6 weeks: I usually recommend to my patients to go at least 4-6 weeks after a tummy tuck before any vigourous exercise or strenuous activity. Sex would put the same strain on the areas that were operated on.

6 weeks: I tell patients to refrain from any heavy lifting or strenuous activity for 6 weeks after a tummy tuck. After 6 weeks, up to the patient.

Will vary on extent: There are at least 10 different types of tummy tucks (witch hazel) and the procedure you undergo will have great impact on the extents surgery as well as the recovery. Please see this link for a desription of the four most popular techniques: http://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=djmer5b5bx4&feature=youtube_gdata_player. However 6 weeks is a generally safe time in most patients.

6 weeks: In general, most surgeons advise patients to wait 6 weeks after any major surgery before vigorous activity, including sex. Scars get about 80 % of their final strength at that time and are less likely to open up.