I had a mommy makeover procedure that included a full TT, MM, BR and lift. I am very satisfied with the results, but I'm wondering if I should buy and apply them myself or should I just wait until my next post op visit...your feedback is greatly appreciated.
Answer: Dressings after surgery When a plastic surgeon closes an incision he uses many different types of sutures to repair both the deep and the superficial layers. Often time, but not always, after the final layer of sutures he will apply steri-strips to give a little extra support for the first week or two of healing. The steri-strips are certainly not a necessary component and if your surgeon elected not to use them I would not put them on without checking with your surgeon first. There may be a reason that he did not use them in your case.
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Answer: Dressings after surgery When a plastic surgeon closes an incision he uses many different types of sutures to repair both the deep and the superficial layers. Often time, but not always, after the final layer of sutures he will apply steri-strips to give a little extra support for the first week or two of healing. The steri-strips are certainly not a necessary component and if your surgeon elected not to use them I would not put them on without checking with your surgeon first. There may be a reason that he did not use them in your case.
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Answer: Steri strips Steri strips are commonly used after surgery to support tissues as they heal. If your surgeon did not apply them you should not do so without first speaking to her/him. Generally you will receive instruction on how to care for your incisions at home from your surgeon's office. It is important to closely follow these guidelines and report any issues.
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Answer: Steri strips Steri strips are commonly used after surgery to support tissues as they heal. If your surgeon did not apply them you should not do so without first speaking to her/him. Generally you will receive instruction on how to care for your incisions at home from your surgeon's office. It is important to closely follow these guidelines and report any issues.
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July 26, 2016
Answer: Mommy Makeover /Breast Augmentation/Breast Implants/Anatomic Gummy Bear Implants/Tummy Tuck/Liposuction/BBL I appreciate your question.
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July 26, 2016
Answer: Mommy Makeover /Breast Augmentation/Breast Implants/Anatomic Gummy Bear Implants/Tummy Tuck/Liposuction/BBL I appreciate your question.
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July 22, 2016
Answer: Steristrips after breast reduction/lift It already looks like you have a very nice result - kudos to you and your surgeon. Often plastic surgeons use steristrips to tape the incisions after surgery, but many have alternate methods to help the scars (xeroform dressings, silicone sheeting, scar massage, etc.). It's always a good idea to check with your surgeon first before trying anything new or different - s/he may think it would be great to start with the steristrips, or s/he may have a different plan for managing your scars postop.Hope this helps, and take care, Dr. Lim
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July 22, 2016
Answer: Steristrips after breast reduction/lift It already looks like you have a very nice result - kudos to you and your surgeon. Often plastic surgeons use steristrips to tape the incisions after surgery, but many have alternate methods to help the scars (xeroform dressings, silicone sheeting, scar massage, etc.). It's always a good idea to check with your surgeon first before trying anything new or different - s/he may think it would be great to start with the steristrips, or s/he may have a different plan for managing your scars postop.Hope this helps, and take care, Dr. Lim
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July 18, 2016
Answer: Ask your surgeon You should check with your doctor's office as every doctor has different post op protocol. You surgeon would be the best person to answer this question
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July 18, 2016
Answer: Ask your surgeon You should check with your doctor's office as every doctor has different post op protocol. You surgeon would be the best person to answer this question
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July 18, 2016
Answer: Steri-strips Thanks for your inquiry, happy to hear you are pleased with your results. I suggest you call your doctor's office and ask them if there is particular reason they did not use steristrips and then follow their advice. Good Luck.
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July 18, 2016
Answer: Steri-strips Thanks for your inquiry, happy to hear you are pleased with your results. I suggest you call your doctor's office and ask them if there is particular reason they did not use steristrips and then follow their advice. Good Luck.
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