That bandage residue....

[Northwest_Nance 0]

Anyone know what will remove the ugly grayish-black residue left on my skin from the bandages that were over my incisions? At my post-op visit my doctor told me I could remove them in one week (i.e. today) if they hadn't already fallen off; and he told me what would help remove the residue and wouldn't you know, I can't remember what he said. I removed the bandages today and tried baby oil for the residue, with no luck. I am not inclined to be scrubbing with soap & Water too hard right near the incisions just yet. Thanks!

[Freedom2008 0]

I used a q-tip with alcohol on them and they came off easily - just dont use too much

[Lunabeane 2]

I used liquid bandage...wiped it on and then used gauze to gently rub the residue off. My doctor used glue on my incisions but I used the liquid bandage to wipe the yucky gray stuff from my IV tape.

[One4you2belike 0]

I used soap and the corner of a wash cloth. It came off after a little light scrubbing... Just don't scrub the incision.. ouch!

[auntlucy 22]

My surgeon recommended fingernail polish remover. He just warned not to get it too close or in the incision. I have to admit that I didn't do that though. I thought it would be too painful if it got in the incision. :thumbup: Plus, I found out I was allergic to the adhesive strips they used, and I had big whelps where the bandages were. So, I just used soap and Water and worked on it a little each day until the residue was all gone.

[NEWME10 1]

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Thanks

Susie

[MacMadame 81]

At my Physical Therapy office, they use Goo Gone on stubborn bandage adhesive. You do have to be careful not to get it in the incision but it works like a charm and is a lot less painful than using something with an alcohol base.