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My surgery was 5/15 and I go for my follow up appointment and first fill on 6/12. The skin glue is still on all my stitches and I was wandering if it will come off on it's own or do we help it when it starts to get dried out and lifting from the skin? Should I leave it alone till I go this Wed for follow up?

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My Doc said if it was irritating to the skin it could be taken of with fingernail polish remover. But that's my Doc I don't know about yours. I think it does ware off after awhile.

~~~Stephanie

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Beware, finger nail polish remover will sting on open wounds!

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My doctor said the glue will come when it is ready! Every person differs as to when they will peel off :) I wouldn't peel it off because its there protecting your wounds and will prevent bacteria from going into your scars.

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I had glue on my stitches...I left mine alone and it eventually came off by itself..

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I had my surgery on 6-5, leaving for vacation and wondered if it would be ok to go swimming with the glued incisions? Any advice?

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I had my surgery on 6-5, leaving for vacation and wondered if it would be ok to go swimming with the glued incisions? Any advice?

I was told I could shower, but no baths, hot tubs or swimming for 3 weeks, every doctor is different so I would check with yours..Have a great vacation :)

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