With most surgeries sponge bathing is required for one to two weeks. Usually, once the stitches are removed, showering is allowed. Baths are not allowed until patients are 6 weeks post op. Most patients can resume exercise routines between 2 and 6 weeks, depending on each individual's post op progress. Patients are given written post op instructions relating to their particular surgery.
Tanning can interfere with wound healing and permanently pigment scars.
Patients are not allowed to tan until released by the doctor, and precautions should be exercised as per instructions. Houston Northwest Medical Center has a cosmetic surgery program providing discounts for prepaid cosmetic procedures. All major credit cards are accepted, and Chase Bank of Texas, Cypress Station provides financing for qualified patients. Cosmetic procedures are not covered by insurance. However, procedures such as breast reduction and some nose surgeries have benefits available.