How long after tummy tuck can you take a bath?

Thanks for the question. After a tummy tuck surgery you can take a shower after 48 hours. I wish you all the best.

I recommend all of my patients to take a shower 48 hours after surgery, even with the drain in place.  I leave the steri-strips on for 2 weeks, and then remove.  However, always follow your plastic surgeon's protocol for their post operative instructions.  It is always good to keep a surgical incision clean, and dry.  I hope this helped.  Best wishes

Good question. I let my patients shower 2 days after a tummy tuck with their drains in place. Regarding a bath, I want all their steri strips off with no residual scabbing present prior to bathing. On average, I would say this is three to four weeks.