Showering is permitted between 24 and 36 hours following surgery. Before taking a shower, remove any bandages that may be covering the incisions. You will see skin glue firmly affixed to your skin. The glue is waterproof and can get wet in the shower without harm. The skin glue will start to peel up 7 to 10 days following surgery, and at this time you are free to remove it completely if you so choose. When you arrive for your postoperative follow-up appointment, your incisions will be examined. Avoid applying creams, medicines, or other healing aids to your incisions.