skin glue over stitches?

[txgal1961 29]

My surgery was 5/15 and I go for my follow up appointment and first fill on 6/12. The skin glue is still on all my stitches and I was wandering if it will come off on it's own or do we help it when it starts to get dried out and lifting from the skin? Should I leave it alone till I go this Wed for follow up?

[stept04 465]

My Doc said if it was irritating to the skin it could be taken of with fingernail polish remover. But that's my Doc I don't know about yours. I think it does ware off after awhile.

~~~Stephanie

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

Beware, finger nail polish remover will sting on open wounds!

[newskinnygal 51]

My doctor said the glue will come when it is ready! Every person differs as to when they will peel off I wouldn't peel it off because its there protecting your wounds and will prevent bacteria from going into your scars.

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

Wait and talk to your doctor before doing anything. That glue is there to help your wounds heal completely with minimal scarring. You don't want to mess with that.

[kazjim98 618]

I had glue on my stitches...I left mine alone and it eventually came off by itself..

[jas1964 0]

I had my surgery on 6-5, leaving for vacation and wondered if it would be ok to go swimming with the glued incisions? Any advice?

[kazjim98 618]

I had my surgery on 6-5, leaving for vacation and wondered if it would be ok to go swimming with the glued incisions? Any advice?

I was told I could shower, but no baths, hot tubs or swimming for 3 weeks, every doctor is different so I would check with yours..Have a great vacation