When are patients typically given the OK to swim after breast augmentation surgery? I am 3 weeks post op today and feel like my incisions are starting to be healed up enough.
Answer: Swimming You can swim in clean water once your incisions are completely closed. You will want to be more cautious in public pools or lake/ocean water. As each surgeon has their own protocol it is best to check with your surgeon to determine what is best for you.
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Answer: Swimming You can swim in clean water once your incisions are completely closed. You will want to be more cautious in public pools or lake/ocean water. As each surgeon has their own protocol it is best to check with your surgeon to determine what is best for you.
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August 1, 2018
Answer: Swimming After Breast Augmentation The answer to your question depends on what exactly you mean when you say "swim". In my practice, I allow patients to submerge the incision in clean water after 3 weeks, hanging out in a swimming pool or taking a bath are typically fine at this point in your recovery. As for swimming laps, I recommend my patients wait until 6 weeks after surgery. As always, consult with your plastic surgeon. He or she can make decisions based off your individual situation and each surgeon has his or her own recommendations. Best of luck!
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August 1, 2018
Answer: Swimming After Breast Augmentation The answer to your question depends on what exactly you mean when you say "swim". In my practice, I allow patients to submerge the incision in clean water after 3 weeks, hanging out in a swimming pool or taking a bath are typically fine at this point in your recovery. As for swimming laps, I recommend my patients wait until 6 weeks after surgery. As always, consult with your plastic surgeon. He or she can make decisions based off your individual situation and each surgeon has his or her own recommendations. Best of luck!
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August 1, 2018
Answer: Postoperative protocol Dear claudzilla,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD
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August 1, 2018
Answer: Postoperative protocol Dear claudzilla,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD
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August 1, 2018
Answer: When can you go swimming after breast augmentation? Thank you for the question.
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August 1, 2018
Answer: When can you go swimming after breast augmentation? Thank you for the question.
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August 1, 2018
Answer: Swimming after breast augmentation Thanks for your question! Typically, I allow my patients to swim or submerge in water after I see them at 3 weeks. However, every plastic surgeon is different, so I would check with him or her to ensure that you are following their specific instructions. Good luck!
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August 1, 2018
Answer: Swimming after breast augmentation Thanks for your question! Typically, I allow my patients to swim or submerge in water after I see them at 3 weeks. However, every plastic surgeon is different, so I would check with him or her to ensure that you are following their specific instructions. Good luck!
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