How long do I have to wait after a breast augmentation to submerge myself in sea water?

September 27, 2017
Asked By:Dani2511

Had surgery 9/19 and I was wondering if I could just sit in the ocean, no swimming and I will wear a long sleeve "surf" type shirt so I don't burn. I've heard that the ocean helps heal wounds, might just be an old wives tale :) Thanks

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July 29, 2018

Answer: Can you submerge yourself in water 2 weeks post-op?

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Brian K. Reedy, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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July 29, 2018

Answer: Can you submerge yourself in water 2 weeks post-op?

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Brian K. Reedy, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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November 21, 2017

Answer: Go for it

Charles Durrant, MA, MBBS, FRCS(plast)Specialist Registered Plastic Surgeon
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November 21, 2017

Answer: Go for it

Charles Durrant, MA, MBBS, FRCS(plast)Specialist Registered Plastic Surgeon
October 17, 2017

Answer: Submerging incisions post BA

Jerome Edelstein, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
October 17, 2017

Answer: Submerging incisions post BA

Jerome Edelstein, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon

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October 5, 2017

Answer: Salt water submerge s/p breast augmentation

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Nagi T. Ayoub, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 5, 2017

Answer: Salt water submerge s/p breast augmentation

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Nagi T. Ayoub, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 5, 2017

Answer: 4 weeks

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J. Dayne Petersen, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 5, 2017

Answer: 4 weeks

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