When can I shower? Can I get my drain incision wet? Can I get my brachioplasty incision we?

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So, I bit the bullet! I had a TT, Brachioplasty, and Mastopexy. Certain parts of my discharge inst. say that I can shower 48 hours later, others say not to get the Brachioplasty incisions wet but that I can shower. Then, my TT inst. say not to shower as long as I have a JP in place. I'm 11 days post-op, and I'm seriously tired of taking bird baths! Quick note-sutures are suppose to be dissolvable.

Gary Lawton, MD, FACS · Answer

I have my patients shower after the first postoperative visit which is the day after surgery. I have tried multiple approaches, and have found that waiting to allow the patients to shower results in more infections.

Yily De Los Santos, MD · Answer

I would recommend you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon. He/she knows best when you're ready to take a shower.

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.It would be best for you to call your plastic surgeon's office as as directly what he or she wants you to do.

Keep all of your follow up appointments and stay in close contact with you doctor's office.

I hope this helps.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

I permit my patients to shower as soon as they wish after an abdominoplasty.  However, this is not my call.  Ask your own surgeon.

Mark Eberbach, MD · Answer

This is a question for your operating surgeon.  I personally do not limit showering and ask that patients shower prior to their next day visit after TT and other body contouring procedures.This is something only your operating surgeon can address for you, however.  There may be extenuating circumstances.

When can I shower? Can I get my drain incision wet? Can I get my brachioplasty incision we?

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Answer: Post-operative hygiene issues are the responsibility of your surgeon.

Answer: Post-operative hygiene issues are the responsibility of your surgeon.

Answer: Shower yes or no

Answer: Shower yes or no

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When can I shower? Can I get my drain incision wet? Can I get my brachioplasty incision we?

Answers (8)

Answer: Post-operative hygiene issues are the responsibility of your surgeon.

Answer: Post-operative hygiene issues are the responsibility of your surgeon.

Answer: Shower yes or no

Answer: Shower yes or no

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