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when should i take my surgical plasters off?

Hi everyone. I am 8 days post op and still have the same waterproof plasters covering my incisions (i have disolvable stitches).

When should i take these off or change them?

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    I would think that if the plasters are still on after 8 weeks post-op, then call your Dr, and seek their advice. My plasters came off with in 2 weeks post op. So call.....

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    Take them off asap. Clean the incisions with soap and water daily. They should have already been completely healed. IF not, you need to see your doctor--soon.

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    I think its fine that you still have them on after 8 days. My doctor told me to wait until they started curling up on their own. I took them off a little before that because I wanted to see my incisions I think that was around day ten.

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