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I had my surgery 5 days ago and they were all closed with a surgical glue stitch and today is day five and one just was peeling on its own and came off. Is that a bad thing that it peeled so soon. I haven't messed with it or anything before that

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I was told not to rub the incisions and to let the glue fall off by itself. If it naturally fell off I wouldn't worry unless it is painful or doesn't look like it is healing. If in doubt, you can always call your surgeon and ask.

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yeah same here, they said just let if come off and I am 2 weeks out and all but one have came off

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After rinsing with mild soap and lukewarm Water, I'd cover that with a small gauze sponge bandage or a bandaid for a week or two. You should be careful not to get it infected while it's still healing

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