Can I take a bath with water proof silicone sheets 4 weeks post op breast augmentation?

January 19, 2015
Asked By:EmMich in Victoria, BC

Thanks in advance for your time! I got 300cc silicone smooth round under the muscle, inframammary incision. I am 4 weeks post op and healing very well, no issues at all. My surgeon gave me water proof silicone sheets to wear for 3 months post op. He told me to shower with them then pat dry and change once a week. Is it okay to take a bath with them on and still just pat dry and change once a week? Or would it be best to remove them for the bath and put fresh ones on afterwards? Thank you!

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January 20, 2015

Answer: Taking a bath at 4 weeks post BA

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Answer: Bathing

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