Can I use the sauna after a BBL?

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Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear lidyasmakeover,yes, you can but make sure that you are fully healed. I would suggest you to wait for at least 6 weeks. But every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Lack of cleanliness, and hot temperatures of the sauna can expose you to burns if you lack sensitivity and to infection if your incisions have not healed.  I generally ask patients to avoid public bathing options for at least six weeks. Ask the plastic surgeon who performs your BBL for advice as he or she will know how your scar tissue is healing. I do not think plastic surgeons have embraced sauna therapy as a treatment for scars.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Jon Kurkjian, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.
Every plastic surgery office has their own set of pre and post operative instructions that they recommend their patients follow. I encourage you to refer back to these instructions. If there are no specifics related to activity,  following up with your surgeon's office via phone or during a routine visit, can help you get all your questions answered.

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