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Removing steri strips? (Photo)

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wendiexFeb 1, 2015
Hi , i have strips on eylids and not sure if i myself have to take them out cut them or leave for the doc, i was so nervous before during and after surgery i didnt pay attention as i wanted home, does it look as though its healing ok ? Surgery was tue 27th , thank u fir ur time x

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Dr. Jonathan Kulbersh, MD
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Dr. Peter J. Brownrigg, MD, FRCS (C)
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Dr. Suzanne Kim Doud Galli, MD, PhD, FACS
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Dr. Darryl J. Blinski, MD
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