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You may shower if your surgeon has approved this prior to discharge. Your incisions may itch or feel sore, tight, or numb for a few weeks. Some bruising around the incisions is also normal.
If you find it more comfortable, a thin layer of gauze may be placed over the incision(s).
- Use warm, not hot, water.
- You may wash your incisions gently with soap and water, but do not scrub them.
- Pat your incisions dry.
- Do not take baths or use powders or lotions near the incisions.
If you find it more comfortable, a thin layer of gauze may be placed over the incision(s).
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