3283 8 Posted December 25, 2015 (edited) Today I'm am a week out of surgery and was told I can take the waterproof plaster off of my incisions. Underneath the plaster I have steri-strips. I am unsure if I'm to take these off as well and if not will they be okay whilst I'm in the shower? Edited December 25, 2015 by 3283 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1sttime 42 Posted December 25, 2015 They will be fine. Just leave them on until they start to fall off. It'll keep you together while you heal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3283 8 Posted December 25, 2015 Thanks for you response all the paperwork given on my discharge only mention the bandages and if you had staples or stitches but I had neither so very grateful that there are others out there that know ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AvaFern 3,516 Posted December 25, 2015 I had steristrips on for about 3 weeks after my plastics procedures. They will stay on in the shower and eventually start to come off. At a week out from surgery the surface of your incisions is mostly closed, so whether you leave them on or take them off won't matter much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
appletree 12 Posted December 25, 2015 I am a nurse and underwent GS surgery, do not take of steri strips! they need to fall off by themselves! Showers are fine, no bath Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sleeve_Sistah85 193 Posted December 25, 2015 Good to know! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3283 8 Posted December 25, 2015 I am a nurse and underwent GS surgery, do not take of steri strips! they need to fall off by themselves! Showers are fine, no bath Thanks x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
