My tape is pulling off scabs. Is this going to stop me getting the best results for my scars?

November 24, 2014
Asked By:livla in England, AR

I had a breast lift augmentation and tummy tuck 2 weeks ago.My wounds were sealed with glue so I had no drains or dressings and I'm really pleased so far.For the last week I have had tape on my scars which I removed today.Everything looks good but when I took the tape off it pulled off some scabs.There's no weeping but ripping off scabs can't be good for healing.Is this going to stop me getting the best results?

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December 6, 2014

Answer: Scabs pulling off

Shim Ching, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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December 6, 2014

Answer: Scabs pulling off

Shim Ching, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 1, 2014

Answer: My tape is pulling off scabs. Is this going to stop me getting the best results for my scars?

Andrea Marando, MDSpecialist Registered Plastic Surgeon
December 1, 2014

Answer: My tape is pulling off scabs. Is this going to stop me getting the best results for my scars?

Andrea Marando, MDSpecialist Registered Plastic Surgeon
December 1, 2014

Answer: Minor skin trauma from tape will not effect the final scar outcome.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 1, 2014

Answer: Minor skin trauma from tape will not effect the final scar outcome.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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