When can I shower? Can I get my drain incision wet? Can I get my brachioplasty incision we?

December 14, 2014
Asked By:Jess717 in Bristol, TN

So, I bit the bullet! I had a TT, Brachioplasty, and Mastopexy. Certain parts of my discharge inst. say that I can shower 48 hours later, others say not to get the Brachioplasty incisions wet but that I can shower. Then, my TT inst. say not to shower as long as I have a JP in place. I'm 11 days post-op, and I'm seriously tired of taking bird baths! Quick note-sutures are suppose to be dissolvable.

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December 30, 2014

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December 15, 2014

Answer: Post-operative hygiene issues are the responsibility of your surgeon.

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December 15, 2014

Answer: Post-operative hygiene issues are the responsibility of your surgeon.

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December 16, 2014

Answer: Shower yes or no

December 16, 2014

Answer: Shower yes or no