Swimming after abdominoplasty

Swimming after surgery

The safest thing to do is to stay out of any water other than a shower until all of the wounds are fully healed.

Ask your surgeon what is best for you. ( Terrence Murphy, MD , Englewood Plastic Surgeon)

Ocean Swimming After abdominoplasty

Certainly many people swim in the ocean with open wounds. Surfers often get scratches or cuts and continue to surf without any problems.

That being said, there are some very unusual bacteria and mycobacteria in the ocean that can give you infections that are very difficult to treat.

Swimming after abdominoplasty surgery

The safest thing to do is to wait until your wounds are completely healed without any open areas and your plastic surgeon confirms that you are ready. ( Al Rosenthal, MD , Atlanta Plastic Surgeon)

Talk To Your Surgeon

Usually, you should wait at least a month before submerging your body in water if your incisions are healed properly.

However, you may increase your risk of infection right now since you mentioned your incision is not entirely closed.

Please talk to your surgeon to find out what is best for you, since it is difficult to provide advice without inspecting your incision. ( Jerome Edelstein, MD , Toronto Plastic Surgeon)

Swelling after abdominoplasty is at the instructions of your plastic surgeon.

Swimming after abdominoplasty tummy tuck

My patients can get back in the water as soon as all wounds are closed. However your particular situation will be dictated by your own surgeon. ( Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD , Atlanta Plastic Surgeon)

Swimming with open wounds

There is a great deal of bacteria in the ocean. Although, most wounds are healed within a couple of weeks, in your circumstances you will have to wait until your surgeon gives the all clear. Also, the waves and irregular movements of the tides may be a little much at 6 weeks after surgery. A pool is a better idea. ( Robert M. Freund, MD , New York Plastic Surgeon)

Please do not go swimming until everything has completely healed and sealed. At 6 weeks, you should be able to leave your binder off.

You might want to check with your surgeon before going swimming, and let him/her tell you when your wounds are healed well enough for swimming. ( Connie Hiers, MD, San Antonio Plastic Surgeon)