What's the expected incision healing time after breast augmentation?

Thank you for your question! Typically in my office I have the steri strips removed in 3 weeks from post - op.  However, every patient is different and I would contact your surgeon to follow their directions. Best of luck with your recent surgery!

After about a week the streristrips are dirty and are doing nothing productive, but are trapping bacteria next to the wound.  They are typically removed after one week so the wound can be kept clean and dry.   Scar products are employed at one month.

Thank you for your question.  It is always best to listen to your surgeon.  Most of the time, I will leave the steri strips in place until they start to curl back.  At that point it's ok to remove them.  This may be 2-4 weeks from surgery.  Best wishes.

I appreciate your question.

Once the incision has healed which can vary from patient to patient.  Usually within 2 weeks.  Please speak to your plastic surgeon as he/she will have their own set of detailed post op instructions and will remove the steri strips based on how you are healing.



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 and restorative breast surgery.



best of luck!



Dr Schwartz

Since your surgeon is the one who knows your case intimately and every patient's recovery is different, I would advise you to consult he or she. Typically, steristrips are removed after a week.