Do I need more surgical glue applied? (Photo)

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My surgery was 12/15/15 and my PS used surgical glue to seal my incision today I am 6 days post op and the glue is starting to flake away. I'm concerned bc I wouldn't want my wound to bust open. Is this normal this early in? I seen on others post they said 2-3 weeks it would start peeling off. So my question is should I call my PS to have more glue added to my incision to protect it? I'm not pickin at it, this is happening by itself.

Sheila S. Nazarian, MD · Answer

Based on your photos, you look to be healing well. I would let your surgeon know what is going on just to be safe, but no, you don't need more glue. Best, Dr. Nazarian

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question and photo. It appears that your incision is healing well. If you have concerns I recommend you reach out to your PS to have your incision evaluated. Kind Regards,#surgicalglue #incision #evaluation

Charles Galanis, MD · Answer

Obviously it is most appropriate to reach out to your surgeon to relay your concerns.  It appears from your picture that you are healing appropriately.  Often the glue is a redundant closure method meaning that it is placed over an incision that is already closed by suture.  Follow the guidance of your surgeon and good luck on a smooth recovery!

James E. Hardy, MD · Answer

Hello and thanks for the question. You appear to be healing normally. I recommend following up with your PS at your regularly scheduled post op time. Best of Luck...

Sugene Kim, MD, FACS · Answer

Depending on your body and the amount of glue applied, the glue may stay on for 1 week or up to 4 weeks.  You can follow up with your plastic surgeon so that he/she can examine your incision.  However, reapplying of the glue will not be necessary.Good luck with your recovery.

Do I need more surgical glue applied? (Photo)

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