When is it safe to get in hot tub after mommy makeover procedure?

Hello,I advise avoiding baths and hot tubs for 3-4 weeks or until all incisions are completely closed. This minimises your risk of infection. Ask your Plastic Surgeon to clear you.Take care

Thank you for your recent question.  Typically we recommend refraining from a hot tub, pool, ocean anything of that matter until about 4 weeks post-op.  I would recommend contacting the surgeon who preformed the procedure to verify there protocol.  Best of Luck! 

Thank you for your question.  Typically, after any procedures we advise our patients to avoid submerging their incisions in water until at least 4-6 weeks post surgery.  As each surgeon has their own set of post op instructions, you may wish to discuss this with your surgeon to ensure you achieve your best results.Best regards,Dr. Lane F. Smith, MDPlastic SurgeonLas Vegas, NV

I would refer to your plastic surgeon but I typically tell my patients at the 6 week mark they are able to go into a hot tub as long as they have had no healing issues. Going into a hot tub too early can cause an infection and delay healing.

Thank you for your question. I would definitely refer you to your surgeon on this issue. The time depends on how well you are doing. All of your incisions need to be completely healed, your swelling should be mostly resolved and your sensation to your skin should be back.  Going in to a hot tub too early can cause serious complications such as infections, burns of the skin with terrible scarring and worsening of your swelling.  Be careful...not impatient!

I would not recommend using a hot tub until the majority of your sensation returns.  With decreased sensation you will not be able to feel if the tub is too hot and you subsequently burn your skin in the operative areas.  Please check with your plastic surgeon.

This is best answered by your plastic surgeon as opinions vary and will be influenced by the details of your surgery and how you've been progressing through recovery. You will want your incisions to be completely healed before submerging in a hot tub. You can anticipate waiting approximately six weeks.

I suppose it depends who is joining you in the hot tub!!  Seriously there is never one answer, follow your surgeon's recommendations.  I tell my patients without wound healing issues to consider hot tubbing after 3 weeks.  Best wishes

While there is no consistent answer to this question, I generally tell my patients that after your wounds are "water-tight", meaning that there are no separations or ulcerations in the skin, no drain sites openings, and the wounds are stable and dry, then it is safe to be in the water.  While I allow my patients to shower as early as 1-2 days after surgery, it is a different answer when it comes to pools or beach swimming.  Lastly, hot tubs can potentially dangerous on skin that is numb to sensation, and I have seen some 2nd degree burns on patients who were not careful with heat.  So barring any complications with surgery, it is always prudent to be cautious for the 1st 3 months after surgery.

It is best to ask your surgeon, but I tell my patients 6 weeks if they've had no healing issues.  Hot tubs can be full of bacteria so run it by your surgeon first -- he/she knows you best!