Hi. I was told by my doctor to remove my steri strips at 10 days. I removed them and now it's very sore and it's worse when my bra rubs along them. I'm 5'1 145 lbs got 475cc saline under the muscle. (Incision underneath breast). Could i have an infection?
April 22, 2015
Answer: Infection after steri strip removal? Thank you for your question and photos. From what I can see on your photograph, you have some mild bruising/skin irritation and some dried blood on the incision. You will see different protocols with regard to use of steri strips; some surgeons use them for several weeks vs a few days. If your bra is irritating your skin, you can replace the steristrips or cover with a gauze.. Check with your surgeon for their recommendation. Good luck.
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April 22, 2015
Answer: Infection after steri strip removal? Thank you for your question and photos. From what I can see on your photograph, you have some mild bruising/skin irritation and some dried blood on the incision. You will see different protocols with regard to use of steri strips; some surgeons use them for several weeks vs a few days. If your bra is irritating your skin, you can replace the steristrips or cover with a gauze.. Check with your surgeon for their recommendation. Good luck.
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April 22, 2015
Answer: Not an infection This does not look like an infection. The stern strips can sometimes be irritating to the skin. Now that they are off, things should resolve quickly. The stern strips are completely unnecessary after one week, let alone one month. I would not replace them. There is absolutely no science to support an improved scar healing with the tapes.
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April 22, 2015
Answer: Not an infection This does not look like an infection. The stern strips can sometimes be irritating to the skin. Now that they are off, things should resolve quickly. The stern strips are completely unnecessary after one week, let alone one month. I would not replace them. There is absolutely no science to support an improved scar healing with the tapes.
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