I will be undergoing breast reduction surgery in a few weeks. Eight weeks from surgery date I have a beach vacation planned. Are there any concerns I should be aware of being 8 woks post op and in the salt water and wearing a bathing suit?
Answer: Healing after breast reduction surgery In nearly all cases you should be able to do completely unrestricted activity and swim in a pool or the ocean 8 weeks after surgery - in fact, this is usually possible after about 4 weeks. However, this does not mean that this is recommended 100% of the time. Occasionally you could have delayed healing that could take longer to heal. Check with your surgeon before your trip if you have questions regarding this.
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Answer: Healing after breast reduction surgery In nearly all cases you should be able to do completely unrestricted activity and swim in a pool or the ocean 8 weeks after surgery - in fact, this is usually possible after about 4 weeks. However, this does not mean that this is recommended 100% of the time. Occasionally you could have delayed healing that could take longer to heal. Check with your surgeon before your trip if you have questions regarding this.
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April 20, 2017
Answer: Breast reduction incisions Thank you for your question. Each individual patient is different when it comes to the healing process but at 8 weeks all incisions should be healed. If they are healed by this time you can enjoy swimming!
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April 20, 2017
Answer: Breast reduction incisions Thank you for your question. Each individual patient is different when it comes to the healing process but at 8 weeks all incisions should be healed. If they are healed by this time you can enjoy swimming!
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April 21, 2017
Answer: Are incisions healed by 8 wks post op from breast reduction surgery? By 8 weeks the incisions should be healed and ready for any activity, including swimming in the ocean. It is best to keep fresh scars covered and out of the sun to prevent permanent darker discoloration. Good luck with the surgery and enjoy your vacation.
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April 21, 2017
Answer: Are incisions healed by 8 wks post op from breast reduction surgery? By 8 weeks the incisions should be healed and ready for any activity, including swimming in the ocean. It is best to keep fresh scars covered and out of the sun to prevent permanent darker discoloration. Good luck with the surgery and enjoy your vacation.
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April 20, 2017
Answer: Breast reduction healing By eight weeks after surgery, your incisions should be healed sufficiently to go into the ocean. However, this should be confirmed with your plastic surgeon. If any wounds are open, you should not swim. Also be aware that the chest skin should not be exposed to sun, meaning that you must apply sun screen repeatedly and that a bathing suit is not armor against UV rays. Try to avoid sun exposure to insure continued healing of the scars.
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April 20, 2017
Answer: Breast reduction healing By eight weeks after surgery, your incisions should be healed sufficiently to go into the ocean. However, this should be confirmed with your plastic surgeon. If any wounds are open, you should not swim. Also be aware that the chest skin should not be exposed to sun, meaning that you must apply sun screen repeatedly and that a bathing suit is not armor against UV rays. Try to avoid sun exposure to insure continued healing of the scars.
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April 20, 2017
Answer: You can swim as long as it’s healed Thanks for your inquiry, lindseybrooke6!
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April 20, 2017
Answer: You can swim as long as it’s healed Thanks for your inquiry, lindseybrooke6!
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