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

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Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

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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Eric Schaffer, MD, FACS · Answer

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

John Zavell, MD, FACS · Answer

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

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

The patient will go home in a bra or with only
light dressings over the incision lines. Sutures are dissolvable but an ending
knot, if present is removed within 1-2 weeks. Initial discomfort is easily
controlled with oral medication. Light activities may be started in 7-10 days.

The best answer to this question will be received from your surgeon as it is based upon your procedure and the incision(s) you receive.

Richard Zienowicz, MD · Answer

At least for the first week.  Your surgeon will apply some more after the sutures are removed.  They hold the skin edges together and are very important to leave in place

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