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When can I take shower after ear plastic surgery?

I will have ear plastic surgery. When can I take shower after ear plastic surgery?

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Typically tap water has a lot of bacteria in it, especially in hot places like the southern parts of the US. I would not shower for at least 3 days for a breast augmentation and 1 week for any other body surgery.
This is something you should ask your surgeon. He’s going to leave dressings on for a specific amount of time. Ask him how long the dressings will be on and he’ll be able to give you an idea of when you can shower. I usually recommend my patients don’t shower or get the ears wet for one week after oroplasty.