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I got my nexplanon removed and re inserted on friday, its now sunday and i went swimming and my steri strips came off, can i put antibiotic ointment and a bandaid ?

Q: i got my nexplanon removed and re inserted on friday, its now sunday and i went swimming and my steri strips came off, can i put antibiotic ointment and a bandaid ?

: If there is no bleeding, then yes, antibiotic ointment and a bandaid should be fine. Change the dressing daily and as needed for bleeding or soilage. If it gets red, warm and/or you see pus, then you should call your doctor to have it evaluated. Good luck!

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

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If there is no bleeding, then yes, antibiotic ointment and a bandaid should be fine. Change the dressing daily and as needed for bleeding or soilage. If it gets red, warm and/or you see pus, then you should call your doctor to have it evaluated. Good luck!

Answered 7/17/2023

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A member asked:

I got my nexplanon removed and re inserted on friday, its now sunday and i went swimming and my steri strips came off, can i put antibiotic ointment and a bandaid ?

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