How is the Best Way to Take a Shower After Tummy Tuck and When?

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When you can shower after tummy tuck

I do not let my patients shower till their drains have been out for 24 hours, though some of my colleagues differ in their opinion.

Showering After Tummy Tuck

You should have been given instructions for bathing by your surgeon. If not, you should ask him or her. Personally I allow my patients to shower the day following their tummy tucks. I make a "necklace" out of trach tape from which their drains may be suspended with safety pins.

Showering after tummy tuck?

I agree with all of my colleagues who tell you to check with your surgeon, since there are many different answers depending on your surgeon's technique, suture choices, use of drains (or not), and the exact operation you had. But let's give a few general recommendations: If drains are in place, anything other than sponge bathing is generally not allowed. Drains let blood and serum come out from beneath the skin flaps, but we don't want them to be conduits for bacteria to... more

How to shower after a tummy tuck

There really is no specific way to shower after having an abdominoplasty. Some surgeons will okay showering the day after surgery, others may recommend waiting a few day. With so much variability it probably makes no difference. A few things to keep in mind though: although showering is okay, you should not submerge under water. So, no baths, hot tubs or pools until you check with your surgeon. Also, if you still have drains in, be careful that they... more

Showering after tummy tuck

You should check with your surgeon. I do not allow patients to shower until the drains are removed (assuming you have drains - some surgeons don't use them). In my patients, as soon as the drains are removed, usually one week, they can shower but no bathing for a week.

Showering after Tummy Tuck?

Thank you for the question. You will find lot of variability with surgeons' preferences in regards to postoperative instructions, including showering. Therefore, it will be best for you to ask your plastic surgeon what he/she advises since he/she is ultimately responsible for your outcome. Best wishes. see video

Shower After Tummy Tuck

Each surgeon will vary their response based on his/her preferences and the details of your case. Follow your surgeon's guidance and do not get confused with the advice of others. see video

How is the Best Way to Take a Shower After Tummy Tuck and When?Answer:

When really depends on your surgeon... but how? I have my patients get a plastic chair from the pool area ( pretty common here in Arizona!) to take in the shower with them if they don't already have a bench. You can get pretty tired just showering! And because I use the OnQ pain pump, it comes with a little fanny pack that I have them loop over their neck so they don't have to hold both the drain and pump!!!

Shower after tummy tuck surgery

Your surgeon should supply you with post-operative instructions. Clearly, be mindful of the incision site and dab the tapes gently to dry them off after surgery.