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

erinpstoneMar 8, 2012
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?

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Dr. Ryan Neinstein, MD, FRCSC
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Dr. Mennen T. Gallas, MD
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Dr. Steven Wallach, MD
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Dr. Tom J. Pousti, MD
Dr. Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Dr. Margaret Skiles, MD (retired)
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