How to remove 3M reston pads?

Question

I had smartlipo done on several areas and had the 3m reston pads attached to the areas treated and now absolutely can not get the pads off of my arms, I was able to finally remove from the other areas with a lot of pain and a lot of oil but can not remove from my arms. I feel like I am ripping my skin off. This is 5 days later. What can I do?

Marco A. Pelosi III, MD, FACOG, FACS · Answer

When pads or tape are left on the skin for too long, removal can be difficult and aggressive peeling can damage the skin. The best way to get them off is to soak them in water, wait a few minutes and then carefully peel them off.

Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.I would recommend following up with your provider. If there are no open skin tear, you can try using alcohol pads to get the sticky off.  I hope this helps!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I have my patients remove these the day after surgery.  Go into the shower with them on, they should become wet and fall off.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Christopher T. Chia, MD · Answer

Reston foam is a self-adherent foam manufactured by the 3M corporation that is sometimes used as a post surgical dressing. However, the company's product description reads that it is contraindicated in its use as a dressing for post-surgical treatments such as liposuction and may result in blistering of the skin and other problems. If you cannot safely remove the foam yourself at this point, see your surgeon .

How to remove 3M reston pads?

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