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How soon after surgery can I bathe or shower?

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How soon after surgery can I bathe or shower?

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Infections virtually always come from bacteria present in the wound at the time of closure. Wounds seal to the outside within hours after surgery so it is safe to bathe or shower the next day. similarly, iv and drain sites can be cleansed and redressed with minimal likelihood of infection.