Can I put polysporin on the sutures 7 days post-op? (Photo)

February 2, 2016
Asked By:Teehuynh in Toronto, ON

Will polysporin help the healing process for the sutures under my arm 7 days after my BA surgery?

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Answers (8)

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February 4, 2016

Answer: Ointment for scar healing

Samuel Shatkin, Jr., MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 4, 2016

Answer: Ointment for scar healing

Samuel Shatkin, Jr., MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 4, 2016

Answer: Antibiotic Ointments

Sachin Chitte, MD, FRCSCCertified Plastic Surgeon
February 4, 2016

Answer: Antibiotic Ointments

Sachin Chitte, MD, FRCSCCertified Plastic Surgeon
February 3, 2016

Answer: Post op care

Sheila S. Nazarian, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 3, 2016

Answer: Post op care

Sheila S. Nazarian, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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February 3, 2016

Answer: Scars

David E. Kim, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 3, 2016

Answer: Scars

David E. Kim, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 5, 2016

Answer: Polysporin for short term only!

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February 5, 2016

Answer: Polysporin for short term only!

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