How long should I wait to take a bath, recovery after a breast reduction?

Generally, patients can start taking baths again once the incisions have healed. This normally takes around 4 to 6 weeks. It’s safe to shower relatively early in the recuperation process, but submerging your incisions in a bathtub or pool should be avoided for at least a month. 

This is something you should discuss with your surgeon. For my patients, I want them to wait 24 hours after their drains have been removed. Good luck.

Each surgeon has his or her postoperative guidelines. Typically, you can wash yourself after 24 hours as long as you do get the suture areas wet. A fully submerged bath may need to wait for a couple of weeks. Consult your surgeon as he/she knows the scope of the surgery and the specifics about you.