When can I take a tub bath after a Tummy Tuck?

I typically allow my abdominoplasty patients to gently shower early and then pat their incisions and drain sites dry with a new fresh towel.  I don't like patients to reuse the towel, especially while they still have drains in.Once all drains come out, and the skin edges have epithelialized (healed over) a clean bath should be ok.  Community hot tubs are another story.  Improperly maintained hot tubs are a more common source of skin infections, such as pseudomonas folliculitis.  Of course, all people heal differently.  Patients should always ask their board certified plastic surgeon about when to shower and bath in the tub.

Thanks for the question. After a tummy tuck surgery you can take a shower after 3 days. I wish you all the best.

This question is best answered by your plastic surgeon.  Most of us will allow patients to use a bath once the incisions are completely healed.  So your plastic surgeon needs to look at you and verify that everything is well healed prior to submersing yourself in water.