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40 hr ago, small surgery on l wrist, abt .5 inch long incision, stitched inside, surgical glue outside. glue peeled & cut is half out. what do i do?
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Not to worry: with incision that small...bring "edges" together using a "Butterfly" bandage (Ask your pharmacist if you cannot locate these).....Hope this helps! Dr Z If redness or "streaking" develop contact your treating surgeon!!! Dr Z
Answered 5/21/2016
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