How long should I wait before I get the incision wet in a shower? Soak in a pool, hot tub, or tub?
You may get your incision wet in the shower approximately 72 hours after surgery. Based on a two day hospital stay, you will be able to take a shower, get your incision wet and pat it dry the day after you return to your home. Soaking in a pool, hot tub or any type of tub is prohibited until your incision is completely healed, free of any skin scabbing or abrasions. In general this, is usually around 4-5 weeks after surgery.
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