I had my surgery tummy tuck in Miami. After they told me to not shower until my drain is out. But then told me to wait two weeks before I had my own doctor take it out. Two weeks without showering seems a little much. Why can’t I shower with the drain?
Answer: Showering with drains in Thank you for your question.When showering after a tummy tuck it is very important to follow the specific directions of your physician. After a tummy tuck your wound is fresh so a dry environment will help it heal faster. You don’t want to shower because it usually causes bacteria from breast to run down to your stomach and cause complications. Best thing to do is sponge baths which is just as effective as a shower. I usually instruct my patients on how to do a proper sponge bath on themselves prior to leaving the facility.
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Answer: Showering with drains in Thank you for your question.When showering after a tummy tuck it is very important to follow the specific directions of your physician. After a tummy tuck your wound is fresh so a dry environment will help it heal faster. You don’t want to shower because it usually causes bacteria from breast to run down to your stomach and cause complications. Best thing to do is sponge baths which is just as effective as a shower. I usually instruct my patients on how to do a proper sponge bath on themselves prior to leaving the facility.
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July 7, 2018
Answer: Showering after surgery Thank you for your question. Every Plastic surgeon has their own postoperative instruction. That being said, all of my patients are allowed to shower 24 hours after their surgery to prevent Infection even with the drains in. I recommend following up or contacting the surgeon who operated on you for postoperative care. Best of luck with your recovery.
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July 7, 2018
Answer: Showering after surgery Thank you for your question. Every Plastic surgeon has their own postoperative instruction. That being said, all of my patients are allowed to shower 24 hours after their surgery to prevent Infection even with the drains in. I recommend following up or contacting the surgeon who operated on you for postoperative care. Best of luck with your recovery.
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