I will first state that you should listen to and follow your plastic surgeon's instructions regarding when to shower. How soon you can get your breasts wet can depend on how your incisions were sutured (stitched) together, and whether any surgical glue, steri strips, or other dressings were applied. I use a couple of layers of dissolving sutures under the skin, and I seal the skin incisions with a topical glue called Dermabond, which peels off in a few weeks. With Dermabond, a patient could shower the following day. However, I have my patients wait a couple of days until I have seen them in our clinic first before having them shower. For the first couple of days after surgery, my patients can sponge bathe or soak in a tub with water just up to their waist.Again, check with your doctor's office first for instructions.Best Wishes!
