Shirt Tore off Steristrip 1 Week Post Op, Should I See My Doctor?

Question

I am 1 week out from a breast augmentation (275 silicone unders. 105lbs, preop 34AA) and my shirt tore off one of my steri strips. The incision seems to look ok, but it is a little red and a bit sore. There is a little part that doesn't look totally sealed (like a cat scratch). Should I go back to my doctor?

Ryan Neinstein, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Steri strips fall off all the time for various reasons, I ask my patients to keep the area clean and maybe apply vaseline or polysporin

Mennen T. Gallas, MD · Answer

It should be ok that the steri strip is off a week after surgery.  I would contact your surgeon's office to let them know just in case they would like to examine you.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

It is unlikely that you will have any problems with the steri-strip removal, but you may want to touch base with your doctor's office regarding how they want you to treat the incision.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question.

	It does not sound like any &ldquo;harm&rdquo; was done but for real peace of mind follow-up with your plastic surgeon for examination.

	Best wishes.

C. Bob Basu, MD, MPH, FACS · Answer

You should be OK.  But I do think you should have your plastic surgeon take a look to make sure your incision is healing well.

Shirt Tore off Steristrip 1 Week Post Op, Should I See My Doctor?

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