My crease incision from breast augmentation will be closed with external nylon sutures. I have heard different stories as to the timing of suture removal, as well as showering.
Answer: Showering after a breast augmentation Thank you for your question. In my practice, I ask that patients wait 48 hours before showering following a breast augmentation surgery. I do also request that patients refrain from bathing and submerging their incisions for about four weeks. Each surgeon, however, has his or her own specific protocols and I would recommend that you follow up with your operating surgeon and heed their advice regarding showering and suture removal post-op. I hope this helps and best of luck on your recovery!
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Answer: Showering after a breast augmentation Thank you for your question. In my practice, I ask that patients wait 48 hours before showering following a breast augmentation surgery. I do also request that patients refrain from bathing and submerging their incisions for about four weeks. Each surgeon, however, has his or her own specific protocols and I would recommend that you follow up with your operating surgeon and heed their advice regarding showering and suture removal post-op. I hope this helps and best of luck on your recovery!
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Answer: Showering post op Thanks for your question...Every surgeon varies with post op instructions. It is best to speak to your surgeon to make sure.You can learn more on our social media (Instagram and Snapchat): @realdrsix.
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Answer: Showering post op Thanks for your question...Every surgeon varies with post op instructions. It is best to speak to your surgeon to make sure.You can learn more on our social media (Instagram and Snapchat): @realdrsix.
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June 8, 2018
Answer: Showering After #BreastAugmentation? Generally, I tell my patients to wait until 48 hours following surgery to shower following breast augmentation . Patients are to avoid submerging in water for a period of 4 weeks, and I typically follow my patients very closely just in case we need to modify their post-care instructions. My best advice would be to follow up with your surgeon and/or his care team to ensure you are positioning yourself for optimal healing.
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June 8, 2018
Answer: Showering After #BreastAugmentation? Generally, I tell my patients to wait until 48 hours following surgery to shower following breast augmentation . Patients are to avoid submerging in water for a period of 4 weeks, and I typically follow my patients very closely just in case we need to modify their post-care instructions. My best advice would be to follow up with your surgeon and/or his care team to ensure you are positioning yourself for optimal healing.
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March 10, 2025
Answer: Showering after breast augmentation Thank you for your question.
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March 10, 2025
Answer: Showering after breast augmentation Thank you for your question.
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February 11, 2017
Answer: Showering after Breast Augmentation In my practice, I tell patients to wait 2 days or 48 hours before showering. They can then take a normal shower and wash their breasts using antibacterial soap. I tell patients not to submerge themselves in a bathtub or hot tub for at least 2 weeks. The nylon sutures are usually removed in a week. If you have concerns about the timing of taking a shower, you should always check with your surgeon first. Good luck with your Breast Implant surgery!
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February 11, 2017
Answer: Showering after Breast Augmentation In my practice, I tell patients to wait 2 days or 48 hours before showering. They can then take a normal shower and wash their breasts using antibacterial soap. I tell patients not to submerge themselves in a bathtub or hot tub for at least 2 weeks. The nylon sutures are usually removed in a week. If you have concerns about the timing of taking a shower, you should always check with your surgeon first. Good luck with your Breast Implant surgery!
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January 19, 2018
Answer: SHOWERING AFTER BREAST AUGMENTATION All my wounds are closed using internal dissolving sutures and covered with a waterproof dressing. This dressing remains intact until the first post-op appointment at 1 week. I advise all my patients they can have a shower the day aftersurgery and have water simply run over your dressings...but leave the dressingintact and simply pat them dry after the shower. Showering is fine, butsubmerging yourself in water such as a bath or swimming is not allowed until 3weeks post-op at which stage you no longer have any wound dressings on and yourwounds are dry and healing nicely.
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January 19, 2018
Answer: SHOWERING AFTER BREAST AUGMENTATION All my wounds are closed using internal dissolving sutures and covered with a waterproof dressing. This dressing remains intact until the first post-op appointment at 1 week. I advise all my patients they can have a shower the day aftersurgery and have water simply run over your dressings...but leave the dressingintact and simply pat them dry after the shower. Showering is fine, butsubmerging yourself in water such as a bath or swimming is not allowed until 3weeks post-op at which stage you no longer have any wound dressings on and yourwounds are dry and healing nicely.
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