Steri-strips and showers?

[3283 8]

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

[1sttime 42]

They will be fine. Just leave them on until they start to fall off. It'll keep you together while you heal.

[3283 8]

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 !

[AvaFern 3,516]

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.

[appletree 12]

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

[Sleeve_Sistah85 193]

Good to know!

[3283 8]

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