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.
Answer: Shower on day one 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.
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Answer: Shower on day one 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.
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December 20, 2014
Answer: When can I shower? I would recommend you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon. He/she knows best when you're ready to take a shower.
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December 20, 2014
Answer: When can I shower? I would recommend you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon. He/she knows best when you're ready to take a shower.
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December 15, 2014
Answer: Abdominoplasty | Tummy Tuck | Recovery Instructions 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.
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December 15, 2014
Answer: Abdominoplasty | Tummy Tuck | Recovery Instructions 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.
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December 15, 2014
Answer: Post-operative hygiene issues are the responsibility of your surgeon. I permit my patients to shower as soon as they wish after an abdominoplasty. However, this is not my call. Ask your own surgeon.
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December 15, 2014
Answer: Post-operative hygiene issues are the responsibility of your surgeon. I permit my patients to shower as soon as they wish after an abdominoplasty. However, this is not my call. Ask your own surgeon.
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December 16, 2014
Answer: Shower yes or no 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.
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December 16, 2014
Answer: Shower yes or no 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.
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