How Soon Can I Go in Water After Surgery? Is There a Difference Between the Pool (Private) & Lake?

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How soon can I go in water after breast reduction surgery? Is there a difference between the pool (private) & lake? When can people typically resume swimming? Thank you!

David Steckler, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  You should always take the advice of your surgeon regarding post operative instructions.  However, in most cases, where complications are not an issue, wounds are healed enough by three weeks to immerse them in water.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Congratulations on your decision to proceed with breast reduction surgery;  this operation tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations plastic surgeons perform.

	Your plastic surgeon alone should be your resource when it comes to determining the return to specific activities after the specific procedures performed.
	He/she will know exactly how you are progressing and whether or not you have experienced any complications. Remember, that he/she is ultimately responsible for your care. Online consultants' advise here may be confusing (and even dangerous).
	 

	Best wishes.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

In general, I will allow my patients to swim causally at 4 weeks after surgery, but they have to be fully healed without any raw surfaces or open wounds.

Ashok Govila, FRCS, MCh, MS - Account Suspended · Answer

Many thanks for the question.Many women ask this question.The straight answer is as soon as your surgeon thinks the wound has perfectly healed and water of any kind can not damage the freshly healed wound which at this stage is called a scar.I normally don't allow my patients to swim for 3 weeks after surgery.Wish you good luck.

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