How often should I shower three weeks after a breast reduction and what precautions should I take?

Thanks for your question!  Even with a small superficial wound opening, you are fine to be showering normally at this point.  I ask that my patients not submerge themselves in water (bathtub, swimming pool) for at least 4 weeks or until all wounds are healed, so that would be my only restriction.  However, your plastic surgeon may have his/her own recommendations so I would advise you to ask your doctor's office what they would prefer you do.  Good luck!

Thank you for your question. 
Congratulations of having undergone surgery. I hope you are pleased with the outcome and doing well. 
Three weeks out from surgery I would tell my patients that it is ok to shower on a daily basis, but to avoid sitting in standing water (bath, swimming pool,..) until all areas are healed and I clear the patient to do so. 
Having said that, every surgeon has a slightly different postoperative protocol. It is based on his or her experience and available literature. I would advise that you contact your surgeon and speak to him or her and ask what his or her recommendations are. 
Best wishes for your remaining recovery. 
Franziska Huettner

Congratulations on having undergone the breast reduction procedure. There is no universally accepted postoperative regimen; always best to run these types of postoperative care questions by your plastic surgeon, who will have his/her own "protocol". Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.