So I’m 5 weeks post op today and I have a few questions... 1) can I have a bath? I’ve been having shallow ones and avoiding submerging into the water.. 2) when can I go get fitted for bras? And... 3) can I go bra less for 1 night? (I’m going on a night out and my outfit doesn’t go well with a sports bra hahaha) Thank u x
May 24, 2019
Answer: Post op instructions Thank you for your question! For my patients having a breast augmentation, I recommend they wait at least 3 weeks before submerging incision underwater. All of the dermabond surgical glue must be off of the incisions and they must be completely closed and healed prior to submerging them underwater. As for getting fitted for bras, it is best to wait until you are at least 6 weeks post op because the implants are settling into final position and a majority of the swelling resolves in the first 6 weeks after surgery. My only bra restriction is no underwire bra for 6 weeks post op. It is ok to go bra-less for a night. I recommend discussing specific post op instructions with your plastic surgeon. Best of luck!
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May 24, 2019
Answer: Post op instructions Thank you for your question! For my patients having a breast augmentation, I recommend they wait at least 3 weeks before submerging incision underwater. All of the dermabond surgical glue must be off of the incisions and they must be completely closed and healed prior to submerging them underwater. As for getting fitted for bras, it is best to wait until you are at least 6 weeks post op because the implants are settling into final position and a majority of the swelling resolves in the first 6 weeks after surgery. My only bra restriction is no underwire bra for 6 weeks post op. It is ok to go bra-less for a night. I recommend discussing specific post op instructions with your plastic surgeon. Best of luck!
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April 23, 2019
Answer: Breast Augmentation Hello,Thank you for your question. Regarding your questions you are advised to follow your plastic surgeon's post op instructions. I recommend my patients to take a shower after a week post surgery and avoid swimming in the pools, sea and saunas for 3 months after the surgery. For more information please click on the attached link. Best Regards
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April 23, 2019
Answer: Breast Augmentation Hello,Thank you for your question. Regarding your questions you are advised to follow your plastic surgeon's post op instructions. I recommend my patients to take a shower after a week post surgery and avoid swimming in the pools, sea and saunas for 3 months after the surgery. For more information please click on the attached link. Best Regards
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April 16, 2019
Answer: Bra Fitting and Bath ShanLAxo, Thank you for submitting your question. It is important to make sure your incision is completely closed before submerging in any body of water. If there are still small openings on your incision that increases the likelihood of bacteria causing an infection. My advice would be to call your surgeons office and follow the post-op guidelines they recommend for you. Best of luck!
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April 16, 2019
Answer: Bra Fitting and Bath ShanLAxo, Thank you for submitting your question. It is important to make sure your incision is completely closed before submerging in any body of water. If there are still small openings on your incision that increases the likelihood of bacteria causing an infection. My advice would be to call your surgeons office and follow the post-op guidelines they recommend for you. Best of luck!
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