Is it okay to shower in cold water during the days after a Breast Reduction?

March 2, 2015
Asked By:Nimrin in Maine, ME

I notice from watching videos, that some breast reduction patients can take a shower in a day or two after surgery and some others are made to wait for a week. This must be uncomfortable for people who need showers every day. I know this has to do with bacteria carried in water and that it could be a threat to someone with a recent surgery. Is it true that warm tap water carries more bacteria than cold tap water? Is there any way that a shower in cold water could keep you more safe than a hot shower?

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April 7, 2015

Answer: Is it okay to shower in cold water during the days after a Breast Reduction?

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Answer: Is it okay to shower in cold water during the days after a Breast Reduction?

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March 4, 2015

Answer: Shower after surgery

Lane Smith, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 4, 2015

Answer: Shower after surgery

Lane Smith, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 10, 2015

Answer: Showering after surgery.

March 10, 2015

Answer: Showering after surgery.

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