Lip lift 2/14; steristrips vs glue? Is this normal or should I be concerned? (photo)

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I have three main concerns. 1)anchoring stitches on each side, strips are no longer holding the threads.Should I get new strips and tape it back down? 2) glue used to hold my incision together is lifting up, completely opaque and coming up around the edges except, firmly attached under my columnella(sp?) Is it still holding everything together? Should I take off loose peices and use the steristrips instead? 3)Lastly the oozing. This is after waking up.

Houtan Chaboki, MD · Answer

Questions in the early recovery period after any plastic surgery, including lip lift, should be directed to your plastic surgeon. Each plastic surgery will vary, so the specific care instructions will vary for each patient and surgeon.

Harry V. Wright, MD · Answer

These all seem like excellent questions for your surgeon, have your tried calling or following up? I would hope he/she would be eager to address your concerns. Is there some barrier to you following up?

Lip lift 2/14; steristrips vs glue? Is this normal or should I be concerned? (photo)

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