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can you put ointment on incisions?

I'm 3 days post op and my skin around the incisions are dry and tight. Are we able to put any kind of ointment or lotion to help with?

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  • If they were glued you shouldn't put anything on them until the glue falls off.

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i used neosporin in the begining and now i put vitamin e oil on them. :)

If they were glued you shouldn't put anything on them until the glue falls off.

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Oh ok thank you, yes I was glued. I'll tough it out lol

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I'm already itchy. And I'm a picker haha trying not to pry at these scabs. They aren't as bad as I thought they'd be though. And I'm glad I wasn't stapled.

Thanks for the help :)

Agree!

I agree with Stef and LipstickLady. Annoying as it is, you need to wait. Then you can use Neosporin until it heals and Vitamin E will minimize the scars. Good luck!

I was told not to put anything on it. I have staples though.

You shouldn't put any type of antibiotic ointment on the incisions. Keeping it moist will delay wound healing. I put aveeno lotion on the skin around the incision being mindful to not put it to close or directly on the incision. Double check with your doctor if you are concerned.

Don't pick!! Your chances of contaminating your incision site drastically go up. You ever hear of MRSA? Suck it up, it's your body healing.

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