When can a person take a jacuzzi bath or submerge into water after tummy tuck/lipo and muscle repair?

I would recommend speaking to your surgeon before doing any type of bathing activity since they are aware of your healing progress.  I advise my patients to wait until there are no open wounds (even tiny ones), which can be 3-4 weeks after the procedure.  Once everything is healed I still recommend avoiding vigorous swimming or other strenuous exercise for 4-6 weeks.

Thanks for your question. I would recommend waiting 2-3 months or 6-8 weeks before going in a Jacuzzi or body of water, even if it seems that all wounds are closed. Any bodies of water that contain bacteria can result in infection, which is best to be prevented. Speak with your surgeon for additional advice. Best wishes and enjoy your summer, Dr. JSB

Jacuzzis and pools contain large amounts of water loving bacteria such as Pseudomonas and Aeromonas, which tend to be very difficult infections to treat, and often are multi drug resistant.  For that reason, I do not allow my patients to swim or hot tub for a full 6 weeks after surgery, and there cannot be any visible breaks in the skin (no crusting, sutures spitting, etc).  However, this question is best addressed directly to your surgeon, as there often are slight differences of opinion in terms of postoperative regimens.  Be sure to get clearance directly from him before getting in a hot tub.  Good luck!*Any information in the publications, messages, postings, articles, online courses on the website should not be considered a substitute for consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon to address individual medical needs. Your particular facts and circumstances will determine the plastic surgery treatment which is most appropriate for you.*