The literature my doc gave me says i cant get my breasts wet for 6 weeks. I can't imagine not showering for that length of time. Are there options?
Answer: Showering after Breast Lift?
Thank you for the question.
I would certainly suggest that you follow your plastic surgeon's recommendations even though you will undoubtedly receive differing “opinions” online and elsewhere.
As far as "options" are concerned most of my patients use creative bathing techniques including lower body bathing, upper body “baby towels” and assisted hair washing. Some patients have fashioned upper body plastic “tube tops" (Seran wrap…) to keep the breasts covered while in the shower briefly.
Again, it will be best for you to check with your plastic surgeon specifically; if you are doing well and healing without complications he/she may be able to alter the time back to showering rule.
Best wishes.
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Thank you for the question.
I would certainly suggest that you follow your plastic surgeon's recommendations even though you will undoubtedly receive differing “opinions” online and elsewhere.
As far as "options" are concerned most of my patients use creative bathing techniques including lower body bathing, upper body “baby towels” and assisted hair washing. Some patients have fashioned upper body plastic “tube tops" (Seran wrap…) to keep the breasts covered while in the shower briefly.
Again, it will be best for you to check with your plastic surgeon specifically; if you are doing well and healing without complications he/she may be able to alter the time back to showering rule.
Best wishes.
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In my practice, I place tegaderm dressings on the incisions. I allow and encourage my patients to shower the next morning after surgery. I do not allow them to immerse the breasts (bath tub, hot tub or pools) until the incisions are completely sealed. This may take several weeks and I follow and examine them closely and determine when the incisions are sealed.Good luck.
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In my practice, I place tegaderm dressings on the incisions. I allow and encourage my patients to shower the next morning after surgery. I do not allow them to immerse the breasts (bath tub, hot tub or pools) until the incisions are completely sealed. This may take several weeks and I follow and examine them closely and determine when the incisions are sealed.Good luck.
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December 21, 2017
Answer: Shower after breast lift We let our patients shower the day after breast lift. We have long ago given up on drains, and there is no reason soap and water would harm the incision line. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd.com
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December 21, 2017
Answer: Shower after breast lift We let our patients shower the day after breast lift. We have long ago given up on drains, and there is no reason soap and water would harm the incision line. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd.com
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January 10, 2017
Answer: Bathing after breast lift
I usually have my patients limit showering until drains are removed. Once the drains are removed, I let them shower. I do not let them soak in a bath for 3-4 weeks.
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January 10, 2017
Answer: Bathing after breast lift
I usually have my patients limit showering until drains are removed. Once the drains are removed, I let them shower. I do not let them soak in a bath for 3-4 weeks.
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January 10, 2017
Answer: Showering after breast lift
Different surgeons have different techniques. In my practice, I utilize Dermabond Tape to seal the incisions. Its a "water-sealing" mesh tape that covers and seals the incision from the external environment. I clear my patients to shower the next morning. I do not recommend any soaking or time in a bathtub at all. Hope this helps.
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January 10, 2017
Answer: Showering after breast lift
Different surgeons have different techniques. In my practice, I utilize Dermabond Tape to seal the incisions. Its a "water-sealing" mesh tape that covers and seals the incision from the external environment. I clear my patients to shower the next morning. I do not recommend any soaking or time in a bathtub at all. Hope this helps.
Dr. Basu
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