How long to keep incisions taped after Breast reduction?

March 9, 2016
Asked By:Whocares1234

I am 16 days post-op after a reduction. My PS removed my steri-strips today and instructed me to leave the incisions un-taped from now on. I am curious- how long do you instruct your patients to keep replacing their steri- strips or tape on the incisions? At what stage in the recovery do your patients begin being tape-free?

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September 3, 2017

Answer: Incision Taping

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Michael A. Epstein, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 3, 2017

Answer: Incision Taping

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Michael A. Epstein, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 23, 2016

Answer: Incisions Taped after Breast Reduction

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 23, 2016

Answer: Incisions Taped after Breast Reduction

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 11, 2016

Answer: Steri strips

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March 11, 2016

Answer: Steri strips

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