Incision Care After Sutures Are Removed

Any cosmetic surgical procedure involves the placement of incisions, and taking care of them after surgery is a vital part of your recovery process. Proper care will improve their healing rate, until they gradually heal into a scar that’s barely noticeable.

The following are general instructions on how to care for your incisions after your sutures have been removed.

Steri-strips

• if steri-strips are replaced after the sutures are removed, leave them on until they begin to peel off
• once they begin to peel off on their own, you may remove them
• if the steri-strips stay on for a longer period than usual (e.g. three weeks), remove them regardless
  

Scare Care

Silicone Sheeting

We may also recommend the use of Retouch® Silicone Sheeting for Scars in order to improve and speed healing. Retouch® Silicone Sheets are adhesive, come in standard shapes (e.g. for tummy tucks or breast reductions), or can be cut to suit any shape and naturally conform to the contours of the affected areas of the body. They help by flattening and decreasing the visibility of your scars. Silicone sheets can be reused for months. They work on older scars and provide permanent results.

Sun protection