How Soon Can I Swim After a Breast Reduction/lift?

Thank you for your question. Usually patients can start to soak in  pool about 3-4 weeks after surgery. It really depends on if your incisions are healed or not. If they are not all the way healed I would avoid soaking them or getting them wet. Best of luck!Dhaval M. Patel Double Bord Certified Plastic Surgeon Hoffman Estates Barrington Oakbrook Chicago 

Hello! Thank you for your question! On average, a period of approximately 3-4 weeks on average is typical. Submerging in stagnant water, be it bathtubs, jacuzzis, pools, lakes, oceans, etc. can certainly increase your chance for infections. I usually await the incisions to be fully healed prior to allowing for this type of activity. If you do have any wound issues or delayed healing, expect that you will be restricted from doing such things. However, I allow my patients to shower and clean incisions at 3 days postoperative. Regardless, the answer will vary amongst plastic surgeons and you should discuss this with your surgeon and follow his/her instructions. Best wishes!