How long after Labiaplasty can you go swimming?

Question

I got my surgery during the summer, and I was just wondering how long I have to wait to return swimming in a pool? My girl friends throwing a pool party 2 weeks and 3 days after my surgery. I know some doctors recommend having a salt bath, so if the pool was salt water would it be okay to go swimming?

Young R. Cho, MD, PhD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  I would definitely follow your surgeons postoperative protocol.   I tell my patients that they shared  be able to shower within 48 hours of labiaplasty procedure.   They can dab dry afterwards.  I tell them to avoid taking a bath for two weeks or swimming for six.

Michael Litrel, MD, FACOG, FPMRS · Answer

Hi, this is a great question. I would recommend that you wait at least 6-8 weeks or until cleared by your surgeon. You will want to wait until the incisions on the outside are healed.

Best wishes!

Vivek Bansal, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. This time frame would depend on how progressed your healing is.  You will need an evlauation to how well approximated your incision edges are, and if they look ready for water submersion,a nd activity. I hope this helps!

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your
question.Answers to this question will vary.  We recommend no swimming for 6 weeks or until there are no open wounds.See web reference for our full set of recovery instructions.

To be sure, see
two or more board-certified plastic surgeons in your area for a full and
complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe
for you to have surgery.

I hope this helps.

Brian R. Buinewicz, MD · Answer

I tell my patients two weeks on the average, but it totally depends on how you are healing.  This is something only your surgeon can answer.

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