When can I take a shower after abdomen and flank bodytite?

Hi there,In our practice, we ask patients to wait 48hrs before they shower after a BodyTite Procedure, check with your provider as each surgeons guidelines may vary. Typically between 24-48hrs.Hope that helps!

Thank you for your question. I allow my patients to shower 24 hours after Bodytite procedures. Be sure to follow the recommendations of your surgeon however, as different surgeons may have other guidelines. Good luck.

Usually 24-48 hours. Each plastic surgeon may have a different time period. This usually depends on whether they closed the liposuction sites or not. If they did not, then they may wait until they are closed until you can shower. 

Generally you can take a shower 24-48 hours after surgery or after your first post-op visit.  This does not mean that you can bathe or subject the incision sites under water in a bathtub, hot tub, swimming pool, or ocean.  You must wait for all incisions to properly heal before immersion.Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Thank you for your question. In our office, we have our patients shower 24 hours after the procedure. I recommend contacting your surgeon as each office has different regulations. Good luck.

Hello, and thank you for your question!

We normally tell our patients they can shower the day after a BodyTite procedure, but you should listen to your specific surgeon and see what she/he wants you to do. Make sure you wear your compression garments around the clock, except when showering.

More information on BodyTite:
BodyTite will tighten and tone fattening, wrinkly and loose skin that doesn’t go away with diet and exercise alone. Using fat coagulation and volumetric heating technology, BodyTite works in multiple ways to treat the affected areas. It is a minimally invasive device that many patients are very satisfied with. Recovery is usually 1-2 days but can be up to 10 days depending on the person. Patience is a must though, as it takes about 6 months to one year to see results. Prices range from $3,000 to $5,000 depending on how many areas you want done.

Please see my attached link which has more information on BodyTite, including a video at the bottom of the page. Please be sure to see a board-certified plastic surgeon you feel comfortable with. Best of luck!

James L. Fernau, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ACLMS)
Fellow American College of Surgeons (FACS)
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS)
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS)

Every board certified plastic surgeon has a list of specific pre and post-operative instructions that their patients should follow. Please check with your surgeon on their specific protocol. In my practice, I ask patients  to wait 24 hours before showering. Best wishes!