Are steri strips supposed to go around the nipple incision after breast reduction surgery?

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I recently got a breast reduction about 3 weeks ago and things have not been going well for me. I just want to know after breast reduction surgery are they supposed to put steri strips around the nipple incision as well? because my doctor only used gauze

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Good2757,
for scars, I close all of my incisions in 5 layers and do not use absorbable sutures because they cause inflammation and worse scarring. I tape all of my incisions in the office visits once a week for six weeks after surgery to improve the appearance. After taping, I start my patients on a scar gel therapy for 3 months that they have to put on their incisions twice daily.You should discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon as different surgeons have different approaches in scar management.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Scott C. Lindsay, DO · Answer

Thank you for your question.
Every surgeon has a protocol they follow.  If differs from surgeon to surgeon. It sounds like everything is going well and healing nicely.  Reach out to your surgeon if you are concerned. Best wishes.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

This is very individual, and each PS has his or her own protocol. It is best to follow your PS's post-operative instructions as he/she knows how you are healing.
Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles, CA

Donovan Rosas, MD · Answer

Post op dressings will vary from surgeon to surgeon.Many surgeons will apply steri-strips to the incision as ancillary support. However, this is not an absolute. Different surgeons will adhere to different protocols.As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).Donovan Rosas MD
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Are steri strips supposed to go around the nipple incision after breast reduction surgery?

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