Keeping your sutures and stitches dry also reduces your risk of infection. As a general rule, you should wait to submerge your breasts until all incisions are completely healed. If you do choose to swim soon after your breasts have healed, be sure to dry your breasts completely and immediately change out of any wet clothing.
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We go to great lengths to inform our patients and consider their goals and concerns throughout the process. Our practice is patient-oriented, so we always have your satisfaction and safety in mind, and Dr. McFate always strives to attain a natural result. In , Dr. At Precision Plastic Surgery, we strive to educate each of our patients about their elected procedures. We will work with you through each step of the process, from your consultation throughout your recovery, to ensure we help you reach your goals and come out of the process feeling satisfied and more confident than ever.
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Do not apply any powders, lotions, creams, perfumes, etc. Wear clean, loose, comfortable clothing and put clean linens on your bed the night before surgery. Showering after Plastic Surgery You should not shower for the first 48 hours after your procedure, as it takes approximately two days for the incision sites to close.
Tips and Tricks for Showering Effectively After the first 48 hours, you can take your first shower. Here are some general guidelines to help you shower efficiently and effectively: Keep it quick. Taking long showers can lead to overheating which can exacerbate inflammation. In addition, some patients may feel faint if the water is too hot. Consider purchasing a shower stool. It is common for patients to feel a bit weak during the first few days after surgery.
A shower stool can keep you from needing to stand for prolonged periods of time. Use lukewarm water. Hot water can lead to more inflammation. It can also cause your incisions to itch. It is best to shower in cool or lukewarm water to avoid these complications.
Keep bandages and dressings out of the water spray. If necessary, cover your incisions with plastic wrap to avoid getting them wet. It is also a good idea to keep the shower head on the gentlest spray setting. Be gentle and use caution. When your doctor gives you the go-ahead for removing your bandages when you shower, it is important to clean the incisions gently.
Avoid scrubbing directly on the incision. Rather, clean around it carefully with a soft washcloth and antibacterial soap.
Start slow, and increase as you feel the movement is not causing pain. Remember, listen to your body. If something is painful or causes soreness, do not do it right now and try again in a few days. The scar is going to continue to heal. It is normal for the scar to be purple or red. Be patient and do not expose the scar to the sun or to tanning beds keep it covered with black tape and a bathing suit if you are out in the sun. Most scars can take a year or even longer to fade.
Use scar stick twice a day. You can start to wear normal bras. Under wire bras are ok as well. Remember to always sleep in a sports bra to support your breasts. If you feel the wire is rubbing on your incision, do not wear a wire or pad until it is comfortable. The implants will continue to change: they will get softer and settle into a natural look and position. You may experience tingling and electric shocks as the nerves heal. Be patient and give it at least 6 months for the implants to totally settle into place.
Follow up: remember, we are always here for you for any type of problem. Call us immediately if you feel something is not right. It is our goal for you to have the best result possible, and communication is the key to achieving this goal. Also, feel free to come in on a yearly basis for a checkup. Bra: The doctor recommends that you wear the bra as close to 23 hours per day as possible all day and night, except for the time when you're in the shower.
You will need to wear a sports bra with no under wire for 6 weeks, or until the doctor says you are clear to start wearing a regular bra. The doctor or nurse will see you at your one-week follow-up appointment and will tell you when is the best time to remove your steri strips.
Until then, the only dressings you should remove are the big pieces of white tape and gauze, and only after 36 hours have passed after your surgery. The doctor recommends you wait 36 hours after your surgery to take your first shower. It is very important that you have a family member or friend there with you when you take your first shower, in case you feel dizzy or weak.
You have a list of detailed instructions in your surgery handbook that the nurse gave you at your pre-op appointment, and also a duplicate copy in the envelope that the surgery nurse sent you home with on the day you had surgery.
The doctor or nurse will see you at your 6-week follow-up appointment and will tell you when is the best time to start using your scar stick. After they tell you to begin using it, you will be applying it to your scars twice daily, once in the morning after your shower, and once again before bedtime. The doctor or nurse will see you at your one-week follow-up appointment and will tell you when is the best time to start sleeping on your stomach.
For the first week, the doctor recommends sleeping on your back with your head elevated with two or three pillows to help to reduce swelling. All of our doctors use dissolving stitches. It is important that you keep your follow up appointments to ensure that the doctors and nurses are able to watch your progress as you heal. The doctor recommends you wear a sports bra with no under wire for 6 weeks, or until he tells you are clear to start wearing a regular bra.
It is important that you remember to wear the bra as close to 23 hours per day as possible all day and night, except for the time when you're in the shower.
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