Steri-strips... Should they be pulled? Or changed? (photo)

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8days post TTop, today got the dressing changed. My ques is abt the "steri-tapes" which r there under my bandaid. Today nurse wanted to REMOVE the steri-strips, clean incision & put new knes again. But i read abt steri-strips that they need no removal as they fall off on their own. So i stopped her, she only changed the dressing. Now m worried if not letting her remove my steri-strips & clean the wound was a gud idea! I hope i dont get any infection in it, its healing well sofar.

William T. Stoeckel, MD · Answer

No need to worry. Leaving the steri strips until they start to unravel and come off on their own is fine. It would have been just a fine to remove them and have new ones replaced. I would suggest returning to your surgeon to have them removed if you are seeing any drainage from the incision under the strips. Otherwise you should be fine, especially if the strips are dry and the adjacent skin looks normal and healthy.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question and picture. There are a variety of different ways to handle incision line care after tummy tuck surgery. One way is not necessarily better than the other. For your own peace of mind, I would suggest that you call your plastic surgeon's office and seek their guidance. Having the steri strips in place a few additional days will not  lead to an infection.  Best wishes.

Steven M. Camp, MD · Answer

Everything looks just fine.  Follow up with your plastic surgeon and stay the course with postoperative care instructions.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Yes return to have the usual care that medical provider offers. Why interfere is beyond me? She most likely has done a few 100's of these post op care events vs yours is your first. Al ALWAYS go with experience....

Jeremy Pyle, MD · Answer

There are a thousand different ways to dress wounds and no one correct one.  I would almost always recommend following the recommendations of your surgeon who has the benefit of seeing your incision and knowing the intricate details of your surgery.Best,Dr. Pyle

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