Would an incision scab delay staple removal on a month post op facelift?

March 12, 2015
Asked By:meenuf in New York, NY

I am due to have the remaining 1/3 of my staples from behind my ears removed in 5 days. I will be 1 mon. post op Facelit. I've had great results and am ahead of schedule in my healing. The Dr. said I have a thickened scab on the incision line under a staple. He just suggested I shampoo the area a bit more vigorously. Could this scab delay the removal of that staple or two? I am finding the staples to be increasingly irritating making back sleeping EVEN more difficult! Thank you

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