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Peachesp313 · 03-15-2007, 12:19 PM

I got the tape taken off mine yesterday and I'm super paranoid about them rubbing against the inside of my bra. My PS told me that when I shower to blot them dry...DO NOT RUB THEM. Well, aren't they rubbing inside my bra?
Was/is anyone else paranoid they'll cause their incisions to open after having the tape removed?

Cyn(JULIET76) · 03-15-2007, 06:53 PM

I didn't have any problems with friction at my incisions. I did, however, have a lot of irritation/chaffing of my nipples due to my bras rubbing them. It was terribly unpleasant, and lasted 3-4 weeks. I hope you don't experience that! Good luck!

jayne · 03-15-2007, 07:18 PM

I am paranoid about everything so cant offer much wisdom I'm afraid lol J x

Jess · 03-15-2007, 07:27 PM

My areolas were completely taped for 10 days. Then my PS put steri strips on them and told me to leave them on until they fall off on their own, that was about 4 weeks post-op, I believe.

After the steri strips fell off I was fine. They were closed and I went about my normal routine and they never split back open.

I would just keep an eye on them. I'm sure they'll be fine inside your bra.

Galore · 03-15-2007, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jayne

I am paranoid about everything so cant offer much wisdom I'm afraid lol J x

I'm the same way. I'm afraid that my incisions will split and get an infection or something. It didn't help that when my steristrips were removed at 3 weeks, one spot started bleeding! My PS had seen it and said if I was worried I could put a bandaid over it. If it's any consolation, I have been wearing bras, shelf tanks, and nothing and none of them bother my incisions. I find I have to be careful though because that area is numb so I may be leaning against something and not even notice it.

Peachesp313 · 03-15-2007, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Galore

I'm the same way. I'm afraid that my incisions will split and get an infection or something. It didn't help that when my steristrips were removed at 3 weeks, one spot started bleeding! My PS had seen it and said if I was worried I could put a bandaid over it. If it's any consolation, I have been wearing bras, shelf tanks, and nothing and none of them bother my incisions. I find I have to be careful though because that area is numb so I may be leaning against something and not even notice it.

YES YES! That's exactly why I'm worried about it. When he took my tape off one spot on my left nipple started bleeding and didn't look as...ummm, I guess the only word I can think of is adhered like the rest did. (hope that makes sense) They put a band aid on it, but that came off in the shower last night, and that's when I got paranoid.
I sat around today without a bra on for about an hour so some air could get to it, and a nice little scab has formed there, which I am happy about. That's the only spot that looks like it could come open...I am sure it won't, but the rubbing on the inside of my bra made me think it could.
Well, that's encouraging to hear that none of you had a problem. (or are paranoid as I am! LOL!)
PS wasn't worried about it, so why am I?

Guess it comes with the territory!

Galore · 03-15-2007, 08:18 PM

I had some sterile tape very similar to the steristrips, so I put that over the spot and have left it there. It provides a little barrier between my clothes and I wanted to make sure it was healed before exposing it again. I know that it's probably not a big deal since my PS saw it and didn't even think it warranted a discussion, but it's hard not to be paranoid!

L.A.nxious · 03-15-2007, 08:19 PM

My steri strips fell off and I was without coverage for about 2 days (days 4-5after BA). At my next post op appt when PS took the stitches out everything looked fine (thank goodness) and now I have tape. I have no irritation or issues on my areolas at 7 days post op having been "exposed" for those 2 days. I did however have to put neosporin on my nips at least 3 times a day which probably helped. I've realized some stuff we worry about ends up being not much of a big deal once it's upon us. I'm sure you'll be okay but still be careful and call your PS with issues.

Coco · 03-15-2007, 08:19 PM

You'll be fine. Keep and eye on it but try to relax and enjoy.

Suzie1202 · 03-15-2007, 11:30 PM

I want my tape off

Its so ugly and yucky.

Peachesp313 · 03-16-2007, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Suzie1202

I want my tape off

Its so ugly and yucky.

It definitely feels better without the tape, but presents other things to be paranoid about. Now I kind of wish I could have kept it on another week or so.

pla · 03-16-2007, 02:26 PM

try using the silicone straps on your scars.
you are supposed to leave them on a minimum of 12hours at a time
i found it really helped the 1st couple of weeks with healing

mrsfuda · 03-16-2007, 03:15 PM

I never had any problems with my incisions rubbing on my bra.

At about 6 months my incisions raised up significantly, I was a little worried, and then they proceeded to smooth back out. When I went to my regular dr. for my annual physical she didn't even know that's where the incision was, I had to point it out to her...don't know if the "raising and lowering" is normal, but wanted to give you a heads up on that.

Congrats on the new girls.

cheatingheart · 03-16-2007, 09:38 PM

I'm 3 days post-op and he removed my steri-strips and stitches, but the largest part of the incision had/has glue on it, so that's what's protecting it I guess. He also told me to stop wearing the surgical bra and I'm supposed to go completely braless for the next three weeks. So I guess my clothes are going to be rubbing on my incisions? He didn't seem worried, so I won't either unless something happens.

Splendid · 03-17-2007, 10:39 AM

I believe I wore the strips for two weeks. I also had drain tubes the first few days. It wasn't so much the rubbing on the incisions. It was the nipples rubbing. Oh my lord! My nips even shed (like you would when you get sunburned). Fun..fun..experience.

Not too worry though. It's all just part of the process. You will heal up nicely.

Peachesp313 · 03-17-2007, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Splendid

I believe I wore the strips for two weeks. I also had drain tubes the first few days. It wasn't so much the rubbing on the incisions. It was the nipples rubbing. Oh my lord! My nips even shed (like you would when you get sunburned). Fun..fun..experience.

Not too worry though. It's all just part of the process. You will heal up nicely.

Yes, mine have begun to "shed" as well. So weird!!

webbjul · 03-17-2007, 10:51 AM

I know that this sounds weird...I had crease incisions and my bra rubbed on my incisions too. My PS said to cut up a thin maxi-pad (because they are soft and they have the sticky stuff on the other side) and put them over the incisions and the other side would stick to my bra. I did that for a couple of weeks and then they were fine to go without. Sounds strange but it really worked! Julie

03-15-2007, 12:19 PM	#1
Peachesp313 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arkansas Sign: Posts: 895 Thanks: 274 Thanked 287 Times in 253 Posts	Those w/ areola incisions... I got the tape taken off mine yesterday and I'm super paranoid about them rubbing against the inside of my bra. My PS told me that when I shower to blot them dry...DO NOT RUB THEM. Well, aren't they rubbing inside my bra? Was/is anyone else paranoid they'll cause their incisions to open after having the tape removed?

03-15-2007, 08:18 PM	#7
Galore Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: southeast Posts: 752 Thanks: 142 Thanked 229 Times in 206 Posts	I had some sterile tape very similar to the steristrips, so I put that over the spot and have left it there. It provides a little barrier between my clothes and I wanted to make sure it was healed before exposing it again. I know that it's probably not a big deal since my PS saw it and didn't even think it warranted a discussion, but it's hard not to be paranoid! __________________ www.justbreastimplants.com/Revis/

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Coco Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Azusa, Ca Sign: Posts: 351 My Mood: Thanks: 126 Thanked 44 Times in 41 Posts	You'll be fine. Keep and eye on it but try to relax and enjoy. __________________ www.justbreastimplants.com/Andreasen/

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Suzie1202 Police Woman in a few weeks! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Jupiter, FL Sign: Posts: 254 Thanks: 172 Thanked 112 Times in 74 Posts	I want my tape off Its so ugly and yucky. __________________

03-16-2007, 02:26 PM	#12
pla Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 574 My Mood: Thanks: 162 Thanked 99 Times in 92 Posts	try using the silicone straps on your scars. you are supposed to leave them on a minimum of 12hours at a time i found it really helped the 1st couple of weeks with healing __________________ www.justbreastimplants.com/Kim/

03-15-2007, 06:53 PM	#2
Cyn(JULIET76) Life is Good! Join Date: Sep 2006 Sign: Posts: 254 Thanks: 43 Thanked 68 Times in 65 Posts	I didn't have any problems with friction at my incisions. I did, however, have a lot of irritation/chaffing of my nipples due to my bras rubbing them. It was terribly unpleasant, and lasted 3-4 weeks. I hope you don't experience that! Good luck!

03-15-2007, 07:18 PM	#3
jayne Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northants Posts: 1,447 Thanks: 50 Thanked 562 Times in 511 Posts	I am paranoid about everything so cant offer much wisdom I'm afraid lol J x

03-15-2007, 07:27 PM	#4
Jess Join Date: Sep 2006 Sign: Posts: 1,703 Thanks: 174 Thanked 120 Times in 77 Posts	My areolas were completely taped for 10 days. Then my PS put steri strips on them and told me to leave them on until they fall off on their own, that was about 4 weeks post-op, I believe. After the steri strips fell off I was fine. They were closed and I went about my normal routine and they never split back open. I would just keep an eye on them. I'm sure they'll be fine inside your bra.

03-15-2007, 08:19 PM	#8
L.A.nxious Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Los Angeles Sign: Posts: 149 Thanks: 75 Thanked 46 Times in 43 Posts	My steri strips fell off and I was without coverage for about 2 days (days 4-5after BA). At my next post op appt when PS took the stitches out everything looked fine (thank goodness) and now I have tape. I have no irritation or issues on my areolas at 7 days post op having been "exposed" for those 2 days. I did however have to put neosporin on my nips at least 3 times a day which probably helped. I've realized some stuff we worry about ends up being not much of a big deal once it's upon us. I'm sure you'll be okay but still be careful and call your PS with issues.

03-16-2007, 03:15 PM	#13
mrsfuda Join Date: Sep 2006 Sign: Posts: 168 Thanks: 50 Thanked 29 Times in 24 Posts	I never had any problems with my incisions rubbing on my bra. At about 6 months my incisions raised up significantly, I was a little worried, and then they proceeded to smooth back out. When I went to my regular dr. for my annual physical she didn't even know that's where the incision was, I had to point it out to her...don't know if the "raising and lowering" is normal, but wanted to give you a heads up on that. Congrats on the new girls.

03-16-2007, 09:38 PM	#14
cheatingheart Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 541 Thanks: 231 Thanked 181 Times in 139 Posts	I'm 3 days post-op and he removed my steri-strips and stitches, but the largest part of the incision had/has glue on it, so that's what's protecting it I guess. He also told me to stop wearing the surgical bra and I'm supposed to go completely braless for the next three weeks. So I guess my clothes are going to be rubbing on my incisions? He didn't seem worried, so I won't either unless something happens.

03-17-2007, 10:39 AM	#15
Splendid Country Gal Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Texas Sign: Posts: 469 Thanks: 26 Thanked 68 Times in 68 Posts	I believe I wore the strips for two weeks. I also had drain tubes the first few days. It wasn't so much the rubbing on the incisions. It was the nipples rubbing. Oh my lord! My nips even shed (like you would when you get sunburned). Fun..fun..experience. Not too worry though. It's all just part of the process. You will heal up nicely.

03-17-2007, 10:51 AM	#17
webbjul Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 76 Thanks: 4 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts	I know that this sounds weird...I had crease incisions and my bra rubbed on my incisions too. My PS said to cut up a thin maxi-pad (because they are soft and they have the sticky stuff on the other side) and put them over the incisions and the other side would stick to my bra. I did that for a couple of weeks and then they were fine to go without. Sounds strange but it really worked! Julie