anyone familar with medical grade superglue?

silry · February 26, 2007

it's what they used to seal my incisions. i've been banded almost a week and it's still going strong... i was hoping to put that scar reducing stuff on my incisions, but can't b/c of the superglue. i was wondering if anyone know how long it lasts? and if there is any chance that dirt/bacteria can seep through - i worry about infection.

thanks!

beachgirl · February 27, 2007

That's what I had, no stitches or staples just the glue and you can barely even see my scars. My surgeon told me to NOT use the scar remedy stuff until after 4-6 weeks after surgery. He told me that the day of surgery. I now use mederma when I think about it but scars are very small and light.

silry · February 27, 2007

That's what I had, no stitches or staples just the glue and you can barely even see my scars.

oh good! that is a relief! i don't want scars if at all possible! thank you for responding.

mysrock · March 3, 2007

what is the best way to get the glue off? I'm still sort of timid about rubbing the incisions too much. I have gently scrubbed with soap and water... Any suggestions?

anonemouse · March 3, 2007

what is the best way to get the glue off? I'm still sort of timid about rubbing the incisions too much. I have gently scrubbed with soap and water... Any suggestions?

Let it wear off on its own.

Elisabethsew · March 3, 2007

Once most of it wears off naturally and the incisions are closed, you can peel off the remaining bits.

QTkidsmom · March 4, 2007

I agree, let it be. It wears off before too long. I think it was about 4 weeks after. I have not used any scar treament and mine are very small and light.