I am 8 weeks post op tummy tuck and lipo, showering daily but I Love a tub bath, how long do I have to wait ?
Answer: Bathing after Abdominoplasty I typically allow my abdominoplasty patients to gently shower early and then pat their incisions and drain sites dry with a new fresh towel. I don't like patients to reuse the towel, especially while they still have drains in.Once all drains come out, and the skin edges have epithelialized (healed over) a clean bath should be ok. Community hot tubs are another story. Improperly maintained hot tubs are a more common source of skin infections, such as pseudomonas folliculitis. Of course, all people heal differently. Patients should always ask their board certified plastic surgeon about when to shower and bath in the tub.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Bathing after Abdominoplasty I typically allow my abdominoplasty patients to gently shower early and then pat their incisions and drain sites dry with a new fresh towel. I don't like patients to reuse the towel, especially while they still have drains in.Once all drains come out, and the skin edges have epithelialized (healed over) a clean bath should be ok. Community hot tubs are another story. Improperly maintained hot tubs are a more common source of skin infections, such as pseudomonas folliculitis. Of course, all people heal differently. Patients should always ask their board certified plastic surgeon about when to shower and bath in the tub.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Tummy Tuck Thanks for the question. After a tummy tuck surgery you can take a shower after 3 days. I wish you all the best.
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February 14, 2015
Answer: When can I shower after a tummy tuck This question is best answered by your plastic surgeon. Most of us will allow patients to use a bath once the incisions are completely healed. So your plastic surgeon needs to look at you and verify that everything is well healed prior to submersing yourself in water.
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Answer: When can I shower after a tummy tuck This question is best answered by your plastic surgeon. Most of us will allow patients to use a bath once the incisions are completely healed. So your plastic surgeon needs to look at you and verify that everything is well healed prior to submersing yourself in water.
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Answer: Tummy tuck Wait until there are no openings in the scar.A tummy tuck can be done as a solitary procedure. Many times the results are enhanced by adding liposuction to the hip and love handle area. A tummy tuck is also done in combination with a breast augmentation in a mommy makeover. Please find an experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and member of the Aesthetic Society using the Smart Beauty Guide. These Plastic Surgeons can guide you on all aspects of facial surgery, breast augmentation and body procedures including tummy tucks or mommy makeovers!
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Answer: Tummy tuck Wait until there are no openings in the scar.A tummy tuck can be done as a solitary procedure. Many times the results are enhanced by adding liposuction to the hip and love handle area. A tummy tuck is also done in combination with a breast augmentation in a mommy makeover. Please find an experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and member of the Aesthetic Society using the Smart Beauty Guide. These Plastic Surgeons can guide you on all aspects of facial surgery, breast augmentation and body procedures including tummy tucks or mommy makeovers!
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February 14, 2015
Answer: ? tub bath after tummy tuck The answer to this question should come only from your doctor. The recommendation I make to my patients who want to take a tub bath is to wait at least 2 days after the drains are removed. If no drains are placed then my patients can shower at 2 days post op and take a bath 5 to 7 days post op.
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February 14, 2015
Answer: ? tub bath after tummy tuck The answer to this question should come only from your doctor. The recommendation I make to my patients who want to take a tub bath is to wait at least 2 days after the drains are removed. If no drains are placed then my patients can shower at 2 days post op and take a bath 5 to 7 days post op.
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