My steri strips fell out. My PS office is closed till Monday. I'm 2 weeks post op. What should I do?

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Should I leave the scars alone? I have some residue from the strips.. Should I wash off? Leave them alone. Can I put scar cram on them right away?

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

I would go to your local drug store and buy some steri-strips.  Take a shower, soap and water can go everywhere, pat dry when you get out, and then re-apply the steri-strips.  Let your PS know on Monday.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

If the incision appears clean and dry I would reapply the steri strips and leave the area alone. Scar scream is typically applied around 6 weeks post op. Contact your surgeon and explain your concerns. All the Best.

Richard A. Bartlett, MD · Answer

Dear Lynn300, Steri strips are typically ready to come off around 3 weeks post op. I would check with your operating surgeon to see how they want you to treat the area. Scar cream is usually not used until about 6 weeks after surgery, so I would check with your surgeon about that as well. Good luck!

Amira Sanki, MBBS Hons, FRACS, PhD · Answer

Most wounds are sealed at 48 hours by your body's healing. If you wound looks clean, unscabbed and with no blood coming from it, then it is ok to get it wet. Otherwise, I would recommend you apply some more steristrips or micropore tape to protect the wound. Scar management products such as oils and creams can irritate a young wound, and I would avoid this for a further week

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

At two weeks your steri-strips can become loose.  Often by two weeks things should be fine, but you should be able to call your surgeon.  His service should be able to get in touch for you.

My steri strips fell out. My PS office is closed till Monday. I'm 2 weeks post op. What should I do?

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My steri strips fell out. My PS office is closed till Monday. I'm 2 weeks post op. What should I do?

Answers (6)

Answer: Early wound care

Answer: Early wound care

Answer: Steri-strips at two weeks

Answer: Steri-strips at two weeks

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