How long does it take for surgical glue to fall off? (Photo)

Thank you for your question and for sharing your photos.  I tell my patients that if the glue is well adherent, then it may take several weeks for the glue to come off.  It correlates with when your underlying skin sheds (3-5 weeks) off.  I also let them know that as long as the glue is well adherent, it is helping to keep the incision together and may result in a better scar.  I would exercise patience. 

Hi, thanks for your question. Surgical glue is designed to last long enough to support the healing of your incision. This means, if applied properly, it will likely adhere to your skin for the first few weeks post-op depending on your natural skin regeneration cycle and the care instructions provided by your surgeon. The best thing to do is continue to follow your surgeon's advice, and speak to them if you have any concerns or questions about any pre or post-operative guidelines.

On average surgical glue will fall off in 2-3 weeks. The more frequently you shower, the quicker the glue will come off. Applying antibiotic ointment will speed up the removal of the glue. Check with your Plastic Surgeon about removal of the glue.

thanks for your question, most surgical glue takes 2 - 3 weeks to fall off, it depends on dressings and shower in post operative period, keeping wounds dry will keep the glue for longer period of time, generally wound should be healed in 2-3 weeks time.

HiTummy tucks and surgical glue are a good combination.  The glue that seals the skin will take 2-3 weeks on an average before it comes off. Check with your doctor.

Ideally the surgical glue should remain intact for 2-3 weeks post surgery  Typically I see my patients at 3 weeks post op and will remove the glue if still in place. Please check with your plastic surgeon and follow their advice. 

Thank you for your question typically steri strips and glue should be off in about 2 weeks.  Follow your surgeons recommendations. 

Thank you for your question.  In my practice I commonly use the surgical glue to help seal the wound and decrease the risk of drainage and infection.  It usually stays on for 2-3 weeks. If it is still on at three weeks it can be gently removed.  

I consider that the glue has done most of its job by the first 5 to 10 days. It will often start to peel at that point, and I encourage my patients to rub the area lightly to assist the glue falling off. The glue can become very itchy and it seems just nicer to have it off. I would definitely abide by your doctor's preference because they may have a specific reason for keeping it on.

You appear to have the Prevena system from Ethicon which is a special tape and an overlying dermabond that lasts for 3 weeks minimum before it begins to disintegrate.  You look really good and shouldn't worry about your wound which appears to be healing nicely.  

Thank you for your question and photo.  It can definitely take several weeks for the surgical glue to slough off of the incision.  During that time it is protecting the incision and may improve the final scar.  After a few weeks, I tell my patients they can gently scrub the incision to help loosen the glue.  Check with your surgeon for their recommendations.  Good luck.