Hi,I am 5 weeks post TT now and I remember that at the consultation the surgeon mentioned no soaking in water for a period afterwards as it would stretch the scar. I am wondering when I would be able to soak in the bath, or use a hot tub/swimming pool. I've googled about the scar stretching, but nothing comes up. I'd hate to ruin what is a really neat scar, but I'm not due to see my surgeon again for ages to ask him.
Answer: Tummy tuck There can be no openings in the scar. Pools and tubs in general have high amounts of bacteria. A tummy tuck can be done as a solitary procedure. Many times the results are enhanced by adding liposuction to the hip and love handle area. A tummy tuck is also done in combination with a breast augmentation in a mommy makeover. Please find an experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and member of the Aesthetic Society using the Smart Beauty Guide. These Plastic Surgeons can guide you on all aspects of facial surgery, breast augmentation and body procedures including tummy tucks or mommy makeovers!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Tummy tuck There can be no openings in the scar. Pools and tubs in general have high amounts of bacteria. A tummy tuck can be done as a solitary procedure. Many times the results are enhanced by adding liposuction to the hip and love handle area. A tummy tuck is also done in combination with a breast augmentation in a mommy makeover. Please find an experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and member of the Aesthetic Society using the Smart Beauty Guide. These Plastic Surgeons can guide you on all aspects of facial surgery, breast augmentation and body procedures including tummy tucks or mommy makeovers!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Soaking in Water After TT Every surgeon differs in their postoperative instructions. I typically counsel my patients to wait 6 weeks after surgery to fully submerge their incisions if all the areas are fully healed at that time. It sounds like you are healing well, but a quick call to your surgeon’s office is the best way to definitively answer your question. Congratulations on your procedure and best of luck with your continued healing!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Soaking in Water After TT Every surgeon differs in their postoperative instructions. I typically counsel my patients to wait 6 weeks after surgery to fully submerge their incisions if all the areas are fully healed at that time. It sounds like you are healing well, but a quick call to your surgeon’s office is the best way to definitively answer your question. Congratulations on your procedure and best of luck with your continued healing!
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July 28, 2017
Answer: How long after a Tummy Tuck until you can soak in water? Thank you for the question. Your plastic surgeon will be in the best position to guide you in regards to activity resumption after tummy tuck surgery. From the healing standpoint most patients are able to swim again starting 3 to 6 weeks after surgery. You will want all incision lines to be completely healed. You will also want to be mostly pain-free and free from concern such as muscle spasm. From the safety standpoint, much of the timing of returning to swimming will depend on exactly what you mean by “swimming”. For some people this means wading knee-high in shallow water; for some people it may means swimming long distances in choppy water. For this reason, return to activities should be individualized and gradual. In other words, start slow and "listen to your body" as you gradually progress in intensity/duration of exercise. Best wishes.
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Answer: How long after a Tummy Tuck until you can soak in water? Thank you for the question. Your plastic surgeon will be in the best position to guide you in regards to activity resumption after tummy tuck surgery. From the healing standpoint most patients are able to swim again starting 3 to 6 weeks after surgery. You will want all incision lines to be completely healed. You will also want to be mostly pain-free and free from concern such as muscle spasm. From the safety standpoint, much of the timing of returning to swimming will depend on exactly what you mean by “swimming”. For some people this means wading knee-high in shallow water; for some people it may means swimming long distances in choppy water. For this reason, return to activities should be individualized and gradual. In other words, start slow and "listen to your body" as you gradually progress in intensity/duration of exercise. Best wishes.
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February 19, 2018
Answer: About a month afterward I generally advise patients avoid submerging themselves in water for at least 1 month after their surgery, and this includes a bath or hot tub. The reason for this is that it decreases the risk of infection. However, please ask your surgeon as they may have different advice.
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Answer: About a month afterward I generally advise patients avoid submerging themselves in water for at least 1 month after their surgery, and this includes a bath or hot tub. The reason for this is that it decreases the risk of infection. However, please ask your surgeon as they may have different advice.
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August 18, 2016
Answer: Soaking after Abdominoplasty 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.
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Answer: Soaking after Abdominoplasty 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.
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