How soon after surgery can I be in a pool and/or ocean (not swim, just submerged)?

June 28, 2016
Asked By:bg010 in Baltimore, MD

My vacation is scheduled 4.5 weeks after my breast lift/ augmentation surgery. Although I do not want to swim or engage in a rigorous activity, I would like to know if it will be acceptable to submerge my breasts in the water. My surgeon has made it clear that there are no restrictions at 4 weeks post-op, but I have a small separation at the bottom of my areola that seems to be healing well so far (3 weeks post-op).

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July 10, 2016

Answer: 4 weeks or so

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Answer: 4 weeks or so

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July 1, 2016

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June 30, 2016

Answer: Open wound post augment/mastopexy

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June 30, 2016

Answer: Open wound post augment/mastopexy

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June 30, 2016

Answer: How soon after surgery can I be in a pool and/or ocean (not swim, just submerged)?

Brooke R. Seckel, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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June 30, 2016

Answer: How soon after surgery can I be in a pool and/or ocean (not swim, just submerged)?

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June 30, 2016

Answer: Open wounds and swimming

June 30, 2016

Answer: Open wounds and swimming