I have glue in my self dissolve scars, should I protect them better?

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I’m just back from getting my breast augmentation done in Brussels, my surgery was performed yesterday afternoon and I was send back to the hotel with my scars not covered. The surgeon put the stitches and some glue on them so that I can shower straight away. Still I’m concerned about this getting infected as there is nothing covering them. The sports bra that I’m wearing (was told to wear it night and day for the next 6 weeks) has the elastic right on my scars, Should I protect them better?

Samir S. Rao, MD · Answer

Surgical glue is a great post-operative dressing that I use regularly.  It protects your incision and makes it water proof.  You should not be concerned about it.   Depending on the brand, I find that it takes 2-3 weeks for the glue to fall off.  If still on after that, you can use Vaseline or any petroleum containing product to remove the glue.

Gary Lawton, MD, FACS · Answer

The glue should allow you to shower the next day.  I would be concerned about having the pressure of the bra on the wound.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Hi Caveroni, I understand your concern. It is best to follow your plastic surgeon's post operative instructions for faster healing and recovery. Your surgeon knows your condition well and has specific care and management tailored to help you in your road to recovery. Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
  
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
  
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
  
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Christopher J. Davidson, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Although post operative instructions do vary from one plastic surgeon to another, I advise my patients to keep the steri-tape which was placed on during the surgical procedure in place for 4 weeks.  Best to follow the specific instructions given to you by your plastic surgeon.  Best of luck.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your excellent question and best wishes on your recovery.  Each surgeon has different treatment techniques for their incisions and placement of glue over the top of incisions is a common practice.  I would protect your scars from irritation from your bra with a feminine pad or gauze, however.  Hope this helps.

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