Yes, please bathe or shower prior to your surgery with antibacterial soap.
What kind of soap do you wash with before surgery?
Because skin is not sterile, you can reduce the number of germs on your skin by carefully washing before surgery. Please follow these instructions. IMPORTANT: You will need to shower with a special soap called chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG). A common brand name for this soap is Hibiclens, but any brand is acceptable.
Can you shower right before surgery?
The first shower should be taken two days before surgery and the second shower the day before surgery. The third shower will be the morning of surgery. With each shower, if you are going to wash your hair, wash as usual with your normal shampoo.
Can I use regular soap before surgery?
Your skin will be prepared with antiseptic before your surgery, but the antiseptic can work better if your skin is clean. To clean your skin before surgery, your surgeon has asked that you shower with an antibacterial soap like Dial®, Lever®, or Safeguard® (body wash or a new bar of soap).
What soap is good before surgery?
You will need to shower with special soap or wipes called chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG), or germ-killing treatment, before surgery. A shower using this soap or wipes will reduce your risk of getting an infection.
Is Dove an antibacterial soap?
For an effective antibacterial clean that doesn't dry out the skin try Dove Care & Protect Antibacterial Body Wash. With a creamy formula, this antibacterial body wash is great for all skin types. Its antibacterial properties mean it eliminates 99% of bacteria*, cleaning and caring for skin.
Do I need to wash with antibacterial soap before surgery?
Prevention of surgical wound infection is important to your recovery. One of the ways you can help prevent infection is by bathing/showering with an antimicrobial soap before your surgery. Bottles of antimicrobial soap (Hibiclens) soap should be purchased at your local pharmacy and does not require a prescription.
How do I prepare my skin for surgery?
- Always follow your health care provider's instructions for early prepping.
- Dispose of the prep cloth in the garbage.
- Allow the area to air dry for 1 minute.
- Do not apply lotions, moisturizer, or makeup after prepping your skin.
- Do not shower or wash after prepping your skin.