How long after mastopexy do the steri strips stay in place?

I appreciate your question.





I perform a liposuction breast lift that removes tissue from the areas you don't want such as near the armpit and the lower portion hanging near your stomach. Once I use this to shape the breast I then remove the skin to tighten the breast and create a better shape with nice cleavage. Since I perform this less invasively the recovery time is faster. The size would depend on the proportion with your body versus going for a cup size.

I use skin glue and waterproof dressings for 3 weeks



The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.  Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic plastic surgery.



 



Best of luck!



   



Dr. Schwartz



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Steri strips are placed on incisions and generally will stay on between 7-10 days.  Good luck.

    Steri-strips are usually left in place about a 1-2 weeks, depending upon your surgeon's routine.  If the skin is becoming red and irritated from the strips, then contact your plastic surgeon. If this occurs, you may have a skin sensitivity to the adhesive and should have the strips removed sooner.  Good luck