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Shower After Breast Lift and Absorbable Stitches? Afraid Of Infection; Should I Do A Sponge Bath Instead?

I done a breast lift and implant before 4 days my doctor said that I can shower, but I'm worried and scared that I will get an infection, can I skip showering and only do sponge bath? or it is important for the absorbable stitches ? please help

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5 Doctor Answers | Asked by Jolie88 in Montreal

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Shower after breast lift is better than bathing in a tub (even with a sponge)!

You seem to miss your surgeon's point, and are asking reasonable questions. Your dissolving stitches use your own body's moisture to dissolve, not external moisture. Once your incisions are sealed (usually by 3-4 days if everything is healing properly), external moisture doesn't get to the sutures unless you soak too long or scrub too hard and tear open tiny areas of your incision (both bad). Showering is good because it cleans the wound surfaces, minimizing the risk of... more

Wound seals in 24 hours

I usually have my patients shower 24 hours after surgery. In 24 hours, the wounds are sealed. If your doctor said 4 days, that is certainly fine. I would not recommend on taking a sponge bath. Best of Luck, Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Showering after Breast Augmentation/Lifting?

Thank you for the question. Always best to ask these types of questions from your plastic surgeon who may have his/her preferences and is ultimately responsible for your care. You can rest assured that the sutures do not require an external source of moisture to dissolve. Best wishes.

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Showering VS Tub Bathing After Plastic Surgery

A stitched surgical wound is sealed by 36 hours after surgery.There is no danger of any materials penetrating the wound after that time. On the whole, showers are cleaner than bath bathing after surgery.

Peter A. Aldea, MD

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Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Showers vs sponge bath

Usually showers are better. Baths can be more contaminated from the groin region bacteria. Just check with your doctor.

Steven Wallach, MD

13 reviews

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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