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Incision cleaning?

No one said anything about it other than when I take a shower don't wash them just let the Water run over them etc. I'm wondering how often the bandages should be replaced and if I should use any alcohol to wipe them off? They said to put new bandages after I shower but I do that every other day at the moment.

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      I had steri strips and was told to let them fall off naturally and not wash them. To be safe you should check with your surgeon.

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    Alcohol would be very drying so don't think that a good idea... In the past I have heard of putting antibiotic ointment... I think this may also depend on how far post op are you...

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    I had super glue on mine and was told not to put anything on them. Just follow whatever your instructions are. once the glue came off I use coconut oil on my skin.

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    Ok I guess just leave it they just never said and I felt like maybe I should do something

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    I had steri strips and was told to let them fall off naturally and not wash them. To be safe you should check with your surgeon.

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