Doctor removed steri strip at in office today and it took off the scab also (Photo)

August 1, 2018
Asked By:haileykr in Los Angeles, CA

I visited Dr’s office today for my 2 weeks post-op follow up. Dr removed the steri strip (which it was intact) on the incision site and scab was also pulled off with the steri strip (like you can see in the picture, right side incision site is pink without scab). I’m really concerned if this will make my incision scars look worse later because it was not come off naturally. And also Dr did not put anything on the incision site and it is now just dry and exposed. And if it is, what action should I take?

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August 3, 2018

Answer: Postoperative protocol

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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August 3, 2018

Answer: Postoperative protocol

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 2, 2018

Answer: Healing Incisions

N. Bill Aydin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 2, 2018

Answer: Healing Incisions

N. Bill Aydin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 2, 2018

Answer: Steri-Strip removal

Ira H. Rex lll, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 2, 2018

Answer: Steri-Strip removal

Ira H. Rex lll, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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