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Why Did my Doctor Use Steri Strips on Top of my Upper Eyelid Stitches?

asked 1 year ago by Kristina Columbia Mo in Columbia, Missouri
Latest answer by Rafael C. Cabrera, MD
Question viewed 1,479 times
Tags: upper eyelids, stitches

The strips are now really dry and tight, is it okay to put an ointment on them/

17 answers to Why Did my Doctor Use Steri Strips on Top of my Upper Eyelid Stitches?

Strips on sutures?

I used to do it to prevent the lids from oozing blood. I don't any more because pt's did not like the feeling of the strips on their eyes and honestly it looked gross, so I stopped. knowing the suture line will be visible encourages me to leave a perfect fit. definitely add ointment and with some luck they'll just fall off. Disclaimer: consult your physician before following any advice on the internet without an exam

Rafael C. Cabrera, MD
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

Steristrips and upper bleph insicions

Dear Kristina Jefferson City, The steristrips are placed over the incisions to reduce tension (pulling) on the incisions, and to add a layer of protection to the incision from trauma or contamination. They are usually removed at the first visit with your surgeon. They are not critical to your healing and often fall off before the first visit. Having said that, I would advise you to contact your surgeon, as each has their own way of post operative management. He/she may say it... more

Lawrence Tong, MD
Toronto Plastic Surgeon

Steri strips on upper eyelid stitches

I normally put steri strips over the ends of the upper eyelid stitches that stick out of the skin at each end of the stitch. One steri strip is placed on the forehead between the eyebrows and the other is at the outer side of the eyelid. It helps to keep the stitch from sliding out too early. I usually remove the steri strip and then the stitch at three to five days after surgery. Ointment can be placed over the incision on the upper eyelid twice a day. more

James Tang, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Steristrips and Belpharoplasty

I would certainly address your question with your Surgeon. Steristrips are used for two reasons 1) reduce wound tension, and/or 2) hold a suture in place. I close my upper eyelid Blepharoplasty incisions with a running subcuticular prolene suture. In this situation, steristrips are used to hold the ends of the suture in place and prevent inadvertent removal; the suture is gently pulled out of the healed incision a week later. For this reason, I do not recommend... more

Stephen Prendiville, MD
Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Why use steri strips on incisions?

Steri-strips are used to reduce wound tension for imporved scars. Steri-strips are also used to prevent the sutures from being pulled out inadvertently. Usually after one week the steri-strips can be removed.

Robert Sleightholm, MD
Brampton Plastic Surgeon

Steristrips after eyelid surgery

Dear Eyelid Surgery Patient from Missouri, This question must be answered by your surgeon. Steristrips are placed over the incisions to reduce tension on the incision lines. I do not recommend my patients to put ointment on the steristrips.

Kevin Sadati, DO
Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon

Steri-strips on eyelid sutures.

Your surgeon can give you the exact reason steri-strips were placed on your eyelid sutures. In general, steri-strips are used to hold skin edges together and reduce the tension, ie pulling apart, of the incision. Differant surgeons have differant techniques to minimize scarring and this is one technique used. Before placing anything on your steri-strips, check with your surgeon.

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD
Boston Plastic Surgeon

Steristrips and upper eyelid surgery

The real answer should come from your own doctor. However, steristrips are often used in place of sutures or to support the incisional healing after the sutures have been removed.

Robin T.W. Yuan, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Steristrips on upper eyelids

Every surgeon operates a bit differently. You should contact your surgeon to ask him about the steri-strips.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Ask your doctor this question

Your surgeon is the only one who can answer your question. And please don't put anything on your incisions or the steristrips until you ask your surgeon.

Carmen Kavali, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Steristrips after eye surgery

This is a question most suited for your surgeon. In general, tape is used to keep incisions from opening wider and creating unattractive scars. while i use them on other parts of the face, I do not use them on the upper eyelids.

D.J. Verret, MD
Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Steristrips on upper eyelid incisions

Steristrips help hold the healing incision together. You could put a little ointment on them if it makes it more comfortable for you.

Gary D. Breslow, MD
Paramus Plastic Surgeon

Eyelid stiches - steristrips

In general, we use steristrips on stitches to reduce tension on the incision to allow for better wound healing. I've never heard them being used on the eyelid before - did you mean that the strips are on your stiches taped AROUND your eyes? This is commonly done to hold the ends of the stitch in place (usually with a long pull-out running suture) But, it you're curious - just ask him. I'm sure he/she'd be happy to explain it to you. Dr .Cat Begovic more

Catherine Huang-Begovic, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Steri-strips add support to hold suture line together.

Steri-strips, which are small glue-tapes used with various surgeries, help hold the "cut" edges of the skin together, and reduce the "pull" of the edges apart. Keeping the "pull" off the edges helps the incision heal to a fine line. Each surgeon has their own technique(s) for wound closure, and sometimes it is a "belt & suspenders" philosophy whereby the surgeon just wants to make extra sure that the surgical wound has lots of protective support... more

Debra Irizarry, MD
Crestone Plastic Surgeon

Eyelid Surgery, Steri-Strip and Ointment

You are asking good questions, but you won't get a good answer until you ask you surgeon. The particulars of your surgery are unknown, so I cannot give you good advice. In general, Steri-Strips are used to secure the sutures used to close the eyelid incision. These are placed on the forehead between the eye brows and to the outside of the eyes. They can also be used on the lower eyelid to support the lid after surgery. Removal should be performed only under your surgeon's... more

Joseph Mele, MD
Walnut Creek Plastic Surgeon

Steri Strips on Eyelid Incisions

Surgeons have different techniques for closing wounds to minimize scar. Some like steri strips over wounds. I personally do not like them on the eyelid, since the eyelid is a dynamic structure and the 'stiff' strips can be uncomfortable as you have noticed. I would consult with your surgeon as to whether ointment is perfered over the steri strips. In my experience it is not a problem.