How long until you can swim after BodyTite?

After undergoing BodyTite treatment, it's generally recommended to wait until your incision sites are fully healed and any swelling or tenderness has subsided before swimming or engaging in water-related activities. Here are some general guidelines:

Healing Process: The healing timeline can vary depending on individual factors such as the extent of treatment, your body's healing ability, and the specific areas treated. Typically, you may experience swelling, bruising, and mild discomfort immediately after BodyTite, which can gradually improve over the following weeks.

Post-Operative Care: Your plastic surgeon or cosmetic provider will provide specific post-operative care instructions, including when it is safe to resume activities like swimming. This may include wearing compression garments, avoiding strenuous activities, and keeping incision sites clean and dry.

Consultation with Your Surgeon: It's essential to schedule a follow-up appointment with your surgeon to assess your healing progress. They can evaluate your incision sites, monitor any signs of infection or complications, and provide personalized recommendations for returning to normal activities, including swimming.

Typical Timeline: In general, most patients can start swimming again around 4-6 weeks after BodyTite, assuming there are no complications and healing is progressing well. However, this timeline can vary, so it's crucial to follow your surgeon's guidance based on your individual recovery.

Avoidance of Pools and Water: During the initial healing phase, it's important to avoid pools, hot tubs, and other bodies of water that may increase the risk of infection or irritation to healing incisions.

Always prioritize your health and follow your surgeon's post-operative instructions carefully to ensure a smooth recovery and optimize your results from BodyTite treatment.

Great question! To ensure proper healing, I would give yourself a few weeks before returning to any physical activity; however, this can vary patient to patient. I always recommend consulting with your surgeon first because you want to make sure your incision sites are completely healed before beginning any physical activity.

Thank you for your question. Before you go swimming in a pool, lake or ocean, you want to make sure your incisions have closed to prevent infection. Once your incisions are closed, you want to make sure your skin has "stuck" to its new position which for most patients takes 2 -3 weeks. Be sure to discuss your healing with your Board Certified plastic surgeon and they will be able to get more specific with you.