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Care of Implants After Swapover from Expander. Can I Go in Water?

May 6, 2012
Asked By:Peglet in Sydney

I am in the middle of a breast reconstruction, and am having my expander swapped over for the implant on the 13th June. We are booked to go on a cruise on the 1st July. I plan on taking it easy, but was wandering if I will be able to get in the water while we are at some of the tropical islands. I am guessing I will not be able to actually swim, but would love to be able to get in the water to get wet, keep cool and have some fun. Do you think it will be OK with 2 1/2 week old implant???

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June 29, 2012

Answer: Swimming is not recommened

Jimmy S. Firouz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Swimming is not recommened

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May 7, 2012

Answer: Swimming after implant exchange

C. Bob Basu, MD, MPH, FACS
May 7, 2012

Answer: Swimming after implant exchange

C. Bob Basu, MD, MPH, FACS
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