Re: How long before I can get the incision behind my ear wet?

[Guest guest]

till the stiches come out mate, you should be ok after that but if you really want to be sure check with your doc or the nurse, good luck

[Guest guest]

I showered 3 days after my surgery. Also washed the incision everyday and put vitamin E oil on it.

[Guest guest]

One otologist told my son to wait at least 5 to 7 days before getting the

incision wet as water can seep through the incision if enough healing time is

not allowed. My son waited seven days after his last surgery.

[Guest guest]

---Hi,

I usually wait a couple days before I shampoo. Then

afterwards I just use my blowdryer to dry the incision real well.

Good Luck !!

kimi

In cholesteatoma , " jjurus " <jjurus@y...> wrote:

> How long does one have to wait before I can just worry about

keeping

> my ear dry when I wash my hair as opposed to the ear and the

incision?