Can I Take a Shower After Surgery?

January 16, 2011
Asked By:Terre Haute6175 in Terre Haute, IN

I had the heavy eyelid surgery 3 days ago. Is it safe to take a shower?

Answers (23)

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July 7, 2016

Answer: Shower After Eyelid Surgery

Amir Nakhdjevani, MBBS, MRCS, FRCS(Plast)Specialist Registered Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Shower After Eyelid Surgery

Amir Nakhdjevani, MBBS, MRCS, FRCS(Plast)Specialist Registered Plastic Surgeon
December 14, 2014

Answer: Yes, but ask your surgeon first.

Jerome Edelstein, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
December 14, 2014

Answer: Yes, but ask your surgeon first.

Jerome Edelstein, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
February 3, 2011

Answer: Showering after eyelid surgery.

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 3, 2011

Answer: Showering after eyelid surgery.

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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January 22, 2011

Answer: How long to wait to take a shower after blepharoplasty

Thomas A. Lamperti, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
January 22, 2011

Answer: How long to wait to take a shower after blepharoplasty

Thomas A. Lamperti, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
January 20, 2011

Answer: Showering is usually ok a few days after surgery

Dev Wali, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 20, 2011

Answer: Showering is usually ok a few days after surgery

Dev Wali, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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