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Originally Posted by -=Hot|Ice=-
Quick question for any doctors that are out there, the small "steri-strips" have come off just 4 days after the surgery. Should I cover it back up or just keep it clean?
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First, a little disclaimer that I am--obviously--not your doctor and the following should not be taken as professional advice. Only your doctor can advise you on wound care.
Now, having got the legal-ese out of the way: generally, steri-strips remain on for 7 days but can fall off earlier as in your situation. Generally, keeping the wound clean and avoiding rubbing/scrubbing the wound which could potentially distract the wound edges is all that is needed. You do not need to reapply the steri-strips.