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I had breast implants (in armpit) and didn't realize ...
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I had breast implants (in armpit) and didn't realize that I should take off my steri strips under my arm (surgery was two days ago). Should I be concerned? i bought new ones at the drug store but don't know if I have put them on correctly. please advise.

 

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Female , Age: 50

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bought steri strips, put new ones on but don't know if did so correctly.

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August 26 10:46 PM (7 minutes and 12 seconds later)
         
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If they are straight, and a bit tighter than a normal bandage you are fine. You do not need to remove these, they will come off on their own.

Kerry



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August 26 10:52 PM (6 minutes and 21 seconds later)
         
Reply to Kerry's Post: I don't know if the new ones are straight (wahat do you mean) and if they are tight enough. how tight should they be?
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August 26 10:56 PM (3 minutes and 27 seconds later)
         
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It's hard to explain. Tight enough that you feel them pulling the incision together. But not too tight where it causes discomfort. If they are laying over the incision they are fine as far as straightness.

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