Post op stitches crease incision. What can I use? (Photo)

Thank you for your question.  I encourage you to call your physician's office for specific advice.That said after 10 days I typically removed breast augmentation sutures and did not cover the skin.  I do start topical wound care such as Scar guard at about 2-3 weeks.

Every plastic surgeon is slightly different as far as how he or she manages the incision. Therefore it is best to ask your surgeon. In my practice I use all dissolvable sutures with dermbond surgical glue. I have the patient remove the dressing and bra after 2 days at which point they can shower. Once the dressing covering the incision is removed I leave it open to dry, covered only by the surgical bra.Best wishes

Hello,Thank you for your question. You can likely call your Plastic Surgeon's office for specific instructions regarding washing & incision care. They should be able to replace strips for you or advise you to pick some up at the pharmacy. Until your incisions are totally closed it is important to keep the area clean and keeping them covered for 2-3 weeks can reduce your infection risk. Steri strips are typically able to get wet but I recommend to my BA patients that they avoid baths, swimming pools and hot tubs for two weeks post op. All the best