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When should steri strips be stopped and antibiotic ointment started?

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evergreen11Apr 6, 2016

Hello there, When should be Steri Strips Stopped and AntiBiotic Ointment started (is ABO necessary at all)? This is regarding my 4-week male bilateral peri-areolar mastopexy lift. I'm pron to scar spreading and keloid. I've heard some doctors recommend Steri Strips for 3 months or something post op to prevent incision spreading and keloid scars. I'm willing to use Steri Strips as long as necessary. What's usually ideal? Thank you

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