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How often should you shower after a breast reduction mammoplasty?

Hi there! I'm on my 5th day post of and have showered twice since. I don't want to shower too much but I feel like I am taking too many!

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Dr. Jacob Bloom, MD
Dr. Jacob Bloom, MD
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Dr. Timothy A. Janiga, MD, FACS
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