Traveling and staying in hotels with pools hot tub or jacuzzis ... I'll be 8 weeks tomorrow , Saturday ,and we take off for vacation on Sunday,. So far still a little swelling and some soreness but overall everything is great!! Am I able to sit in a pool or hot tub / jacuzzi? Thank you!! Ireland here I come!!!
Answer: 8 Weeks Post Op - How Soon Can I Get In A Pool Or Jacuzzi After A TT, Lipo & BBL? Congratulations on what appears to be an excellent TT, lipo and BBL.By 8 weeks, your wounds should be completely healed and water tight. However, if there are any breaks in the skin, any areas that have any internal stitches sticking out (spitting), if you were my patient, I would recommend you postpone submersion in potentially dirty water until these areas are completely healed. I also would recommend, once healing is complete, starting your water submersion trials in your bathtub with a thimble full of Clorox two or three times to be sure no skin breakdowns become evident in your tummy tuck scar, belly button scar or liposuction entry wounds.Once you are sure that there are no apparent breaks in the skin, I would suggest going on to swimming in a pool for no more than 10 minutes and then showering off to see how things look at the end of the day. Only then do I suggest going into a jacuzzi which is a small area but may potentially contain a lot of bacteria, and staying only the jacuzzi only 5-10 minutes per time to be sure no redness shows up. Once my patients pass all these tests, I feel comfortable allowing them to get into the Pacific Ocean.
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Answer: 8 Weeks Post Op - How Soon Can I Get In A Pool Or Jacuzzi After A TT, Lipo & BBL? Congratulations on what appears to be an excellent TT, lipo and BBL.By 8 weeks, your wounds should be completely healed and water tight. However, if there are any breaks in the skin, any areas that have any internal stitches sticking out (spitting), if you were my patient, I would recommend you postpone submersion in potentially dirty water until these areas are completely healed. I also would recommend, once healing is complete, starting your water submersion trials in your bathtub with a thimble full of Clorox two or three times to be sure no skin breakdowns become evident in your tummy tuck scar, belly button scar or liposuction entry wounds.Once you are sure that there are no apparent breaks in the skin, I would suggest going on to swimming in a pool for no more than 10 minutes and then showering off to see how things look at the end of the day. Only then do I suggest going into a jacuzzi which is a small area but may potentially contain a lot of bacteria, and staying only the jacuzzi only 5-10 minutes per time to be sure no redness shows up. Once my patients pass all these tests, I feel comfortable allowing them to get into the Pacific Ocean.
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August 14, 2017
Answer: Pool or hot tub after tummy tuck Assuming that you are healing normally, 8 weeks should be adequate to allow submersion in a pool or hot tub. It would be appropriate to have your surgeon clear you first as there may be issues that are not apparent in the photos you have submitted.
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August 14, 2017
Answer: Pool or hot tub after tummy tuck Assuming that you are healing normally, 8 weeks should be adequate to allow submersion in a pool or hot tub. It would be appropriate to have your surgeon clear you first as there may be issues that are not apparent in the photos you have submitted.
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Answer: Tummy Tuck Thanks for the question. After 4-6 week your operation area is totally healed and yes you can swim, going to jacuzzi and also do other sport activities. I wish you all the best.
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Answer: Tummy Tuck Thanks for the question. After 4-6 week your operation area is totally healed and yes you can swim, going to jacuzzi and also do other sport activities. I wish you all the best.
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August 18, 2017
Answer: Traveling after Cosmetic Surgery Thank you for your question. After cosmetic surgery, it is important to avoid submersion in water for at least 6 weeks. By 8 weeks, most patients have been cleared from any activity limitations. However, it would be important for you to consult with your board-certified plastic surgeon regarding any continued restrictions for you. He or she is your best resource and is most familiar with your individual recovery. Good luck and safe travels!
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August 18, 2017
Answer: Traveling after Cosmetic Surgery Thank you for your question. After cosmetic surgery, it is important to avoid submersion in water for at least 6 weeks. By 8 weeks, most patients have been cleared from any activity limitations. However, it would be important for you to consult with your board-certified plastic surgeon regarding any continued restrictions for you. He or she is your best resource and is most familiar with your individual recovery. Good luck and safe travels!
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August 12, 2017
Answer: How soon can I get in a pool or jacuzzi after a tummy tuck , lipo and BBL? I'll be 8 weeks tomorrow! (photo) Thank you for the question and photos. Congrats on great results. You are 8 weeks out and everything looks like it has healed. In my practice i recommend patients to wait for 6-8 weeks prior to using pool. This can vary based on your board certified plastic surgeon's preference so it is best to run this by him or her. Good luck.
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August 12, 2017
Answer: How soon can I get in a pool or jacuzzi after a tummy tuck , lipo and BBL? I'll be 8 weeks tomorrow! (photo) Thank you for the question and photos. Congrats on great results. You are 8 weeks out and everything looks like it has healed. In my practice i recommend patients to wait for 6-8 weeks prior to using pool. This can vary based on your board certified plastic surgeon's preference so it is best to run this by him or her. Good luck.
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