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My doctor put steri strips after he got the stitches out from my face. it has been 4 days & they still haven't fallen off. do i need to do anything?

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Wait another 3 days: If they haven't fallen off in the next three days, you can remove them.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

No: Steristrips will eventually lose their adhesiveness. Once they no longer hold cut/laceration/incision together, remove from other side. Otherwise, leave alone (just carefully snip off "dog ears") until then as we often put a little extra "glue" (benzoin) to make them stick for longer period of time than typical store brand bandages.

Answered 9/9/2013

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No: Steristrips are reinforcing mini bandages preventing reopening the wound in tension areas! they usually fall off and no need to do anything . Only watch for redness , swelling, pain , irritation around the wound . If any doubt see doctor. Face is cosmetically important area and you don't want to experiment there!

Answered 9/9/2013

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