How long should I wait to take a bath post tummy tuck?

April 1, 2015
Asked By:3xmomma in Seattle, WA

How long do I need to wait to takes bath after a tummy tuck? I'm 5.5 weeks post tummy tuck... Incisions posed and healing nicely!

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March 29, 2020

Answer: At this point, a bath should be fine

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Gary Lawton, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 29, 2020

Answer: At this point, a bath should be fine

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Gary Lawton, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 12, 2025

Answer: Tummy Tuck

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Ozge Ergun, MDPlastic Surgeon
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March 12, 2025

Answer: Tummy Tuck

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Ozge Ergun, MDPlastic Surgeon
March 29, 2020

Answer: When May I Bathe After a Tummy Tuck?

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Joshua Cooper, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 29, 2020

Answer: When May I Bathe After a Tummy Tuck?

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Joshua Cooper, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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June 14, 2021

Answer: Bathing

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Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 14, 2021

Answer: Bathing

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Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 29, 2020

Answer: Bath after tummy tuck

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Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 29, 2020

Answer: Bath after tummy tuck

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