Tummy tuck incision. When are you allowed to take a shower avoiding infection?

My technique covers and seals completely the operative site including the belly button for at least two weeks. Unless there is a profound indication to remove the sealed areas - it is covered for this amount of time. This gives me the best result in my opinion. I allow showering without spray on the incision in 4-5 days- that is you can take a shower, spray on your back and lower legs, ad avoid direct spay on the incision site. Keep in mind - all doctors have different techniques- check with you operating surgeon

Great question.  Most plastic surgeons have their favorite postoperative instructions for a tummy tuck.  I usually let a patient shower in the first 3 to 4 days depending on what I see in their first postoperative visit.  

Thank you for your question.  Every plastic surgeon has their own post operative instructions, including when showering can resume.  While I allow my patients to shower the day after surgery, others sometimes wait longer.  I would suggest contacting your surgeon's office to ask when, and they can go through their protocol.The same is true for the belly button.  I typically have it washed with soap and water, sometimes with the assistance of a Q tip, a day or two after surgery.  Other surgeons may vary, and I would suggest contacting yours for specific instructions.Best of luck with your continued recovery.Jeff Rockmore