I am scheduled for a tummy tuck. I take baths every night and was wondering if I need to refrain from that and switch to showering??!!
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Shower is better for awhile for 2 reasons...First, you should not submerge your incision right after surgery and Second, getting in and out of a tub after tummy tuck can hurt and possibly pop a stitch in your tummy!!!
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Shower is better for awhile for 2 reasons...First, you should not submerge your incision right after surgery and Second, getting in and out of a tub after tummy tuck can hurt and possibly pop a stitch in your tummy!!!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Tummy Tuck Thanks for the question. After a tummy tuck surgery you can take a shower after 48 hours. I wish you all the best.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Tummy Tuck Thanks for the question. After a tummy tuck surgery you can take a shower after 48 hours. I wish you all the best.
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August 31, 2016
Answer: When can I shower after a Tummy Tuck? Most of my patients having a full tummy tuck will spend at least 2 days in hospital. As you are largely confined to the bed for the first day or two, most patients will shower with assistance after day 2 once the drip and drains have been removed. You must avoid having baths, swimming or submerging the wounds in water for the first 4 weeks to prevent infection or other post operative complications.
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Answer: When can I shower after a Tummy Tuck? Most of my patients having a full tummy tuck will spend at least 2 days in hospital. As you are largely confined to the bed for the first day or two, most patients will shower with assistance after day 2 once the drip and drains have been removed. You must avoid having baths, swimming or submerging the wounds in water for the first 4 weeks to prevent infection or other post operative complications.
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April 12, 2016
Answer: Bathing after Tummy Tuck Patients are eager to shower following any type of cosmetic surgery.We generally recommend that patients wait at least 24 to 48 hours following surgery to shower.At this point the wound edges have sealed.Although it’s reasonable to shower one or two days following surgery, it’s important not to soak in a bath tub.This could ultimately cause infections and other complications.Each surgeon has his own protocols.For instance, some surgeons don’t allow showering while drains are in place.For this reason, it’s important to discuss bathing with your surgeon before undertaking this activity.
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Answer: Bathing after Tummy Tuck Patients are eager to shower following any type of cosmetic surgery.We generally recommend that patients wait at least 24 to 48 hours following surgery to shower.At this point the wound edges have sealed.Although it’s reasonable to shower one or two days following surgery, it’s important not to soak in a bath tub.This could ultimately cause infections and other complications.Each surgeon has his own protocols.For instance, some surgeons don’t allow showering while drains are in place.For this reason, it’s important to discuss bathing with your surgeon before undertaking this activity.
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January 28, 2015
Answer: Showers or baths after tummy tuck? Hello! Thank you for your question! On average, a period of approximately 3-4 weeks on average is typical. Submerging in stagnant water, be it bathtubs, jacuzzis, pools, lakes, oceans, etc. can certainly increase your chance for infections. I usually await the incisions to be fully healed prior to allowing for this type of activity. If you do have any wound issues or delayed healing, expect that you will be restricted from doing such things. However, I allow my patients to shower and clean incisions at 3 days postoperative. Regardless, the answer will vary amongst plastic surgeons and you should discuss this with your surgeon and follow his/her instructions. Best wishes!
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Answer: Showers or baths after tummy tuck? Hello! Thank you for your question! On average, a period of approximately 3-4 weeks on average is typical. Submerging in stagnant water, be it bathtubs, jacuzzis, pools, lakes, oceans, etc. can certainly increase your chance for infections. I usually await the incisions to be fully healed prior to allowing for this type of activity. If you do have any wound issues or delayed healing, expect that you will be restricted from doing such things. However, I allow my patients to shower and clean incisions at 3 days postoperative. Regardless, the answer will vary amongst plastic surgeons and you should discuss this with your surgeon and follow his/her instructions. Best wishes!
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January 22, 2017
Answer: Showers: OK. Bathtub: NO! But ask your surgeon if you have a drain.
Realize that in a bathtub, you immerse not only your incision, but also your genital and rectal area--both "chock-full" with bacteria that you and your surgeon would rather NOT have come into contact with your healing incision (and drain site, if present). Showering rinses any contaminants and bacteria away, and soap and water are not harmful to healing in moderation--but NO "Calgon take me away!" bathing marathons.
Ask your surgeon if you have a drain in place, since some (myself included) feel that a portal out of the body is also a potential portal for bacteria into the surgical area, and ask that a patient wait until the drain is out before showering. I will let patients quickly shower with an antibacterial soap if a drain is in place for a longer period of time, and if the benefits of showering outweight the potential disadvantage of staying unwashed.
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Answer: Showers: OK. Bathtub: NO! But ask your surgeon if you have a drain.
Realize that in a bathtub, you immerse not only your incision, but also your genital and rectal area--both "chock-full" with bacteria that you and your surgeon would rather NOT have come into contact with your healing incision (and drain site, if present). Showering rinses any contaminants and bacteria away, and soap and water are not harmful to healing in moderation--but NO "Calgon take me away!" bathing marathons.
Ask your surgeon if you have a drain in place, since some (myself included) feel that a portal out of the body is also a potential portal for bacteria into the surgical area, and ask that a patient wait until the drain is out before showering. I will let patients quickly shower with an antibacterial soap if a drain is in place for a longer period of time, and if the benefits of showering outweight the potential disadvantage of staying unwashed.
Best wishes!
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