Shampoo and hot shower after breast augmentation?

Hello and thank you for your question. As long as there is routine healing, showering is fine two weeks post operatively. It is always best to check with your own plastic surgeon with any post operative questions you may have. I typically allow my patients to shower 24 hrs after surgery. I hope this has helped you and good luck with your recovery. 

Congratulations on your recent surgery.  Post operative instructions as to when you can shower is different for each patient depending on your type of surgery and preference of your Plastic Surgeon.  You should first check with your implanting Surgeon regarding your specific post op instructions and hopefully you are cleared to take a hot shower.  Good luck.

You should always follow any specific post-op guidelines your plastic surgeon suggests. That said, at this stage in the recovery process, you should have no issues with using shampoo and enjoying a hot shower as normal, particularly if your scars appear to be healing well. If you are in any doubt as to how well you are healing or how to proceed with any aspect of aftercare, you should contact your plastic surgeon and defer to their recommendations.

I appreciate your question.



I would recommend that you discuss this question with your surgeon as every surgeon has their own respective post op protocol for his/her patients.  Your surgeon is your best resource as he/she is most familiar with your medical history and how you are healing at this time.



The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.



Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.



Best of luck!



Dr. Schwartz



Board Certified Plastic Surgeon



#RealSelf100Surgeon

At this point in time, you should be able to shower normally with hot water, however, I recommend that you get the final OK from your surgeon, as he or she is best qualified to give you your postop instructions. Good luck!

If all is healed in then shampoo and hot water should be fine 2 weeks after breast augmentation.

Thank you for your question.

Shampoo and a hot shower should not be an issue two weeks post-op. If you are concerned about it, call your surgeon's office and ask him or one of his medical staff members.

Best of Luck,

Shampoo certainly will not hurt any incision two weeks after surgery.  It is unlikely that warm water will harm an incision two weeks out, but I probably would avoid "hot" water for another few weeks, just in case.  Why take any chances?  Really though, only your surgeon can be the one clearing you for certain activities after surgery.Best of luck!Dr. SubbioBoard-Certified Plastic SurgeonNewtown Square/Philadelphia, PA

At this stage it should be fine to shower as normal. I would be a little careful with the temperature on your breasts. You may have temporary reduced sensation and could accidentally burn yourself if the water is too hot. Otherwise you should be fine and shampoo should cause no problems.

Thank you for your question.  You can definitely take a hot shower and use shampoo and soap.  You just don't want to soak in a bath or hot tub or any body of water until your incisions are completely healed, with no scabs.Best of luck to you.  If you would like more information regarding breast augmentation and the recovery process, you can download a free copy of my breast augmentation planner at aBetterBreast.com.