They just remove them. It should not be terribly uncomfortable.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

In my practice, I use steri strips for breast augmentation and breast lift surgery. I remove them one week after the surgery. But the night before your one-week follow-up visit, I have you apply neosporin to the steristrips. This solubolizes the glue, and makes removal of the steristrip painless. If you're allergic to neosporin, then I use Aquaphor or Vaseline, as the petrolatum base does the trick! Get those steristrips off!

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Hi,

Steristrips are easy to remove. Patients usually complain of mild discomfort, but no pain. In rare cases, an ultra-sensitive patient may complain of pain. It depends on the your tolerance. Wish you the best!

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Post operatively your breasts might be sensitive. However, removal of the steri-strips should not be particularly uncomfortable. They are basically removed in much the same fashion as any other dressing.

As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Steri-strip removal is very easy. If it has been 4 weeks then the adhesive has loosened with time and each shower. Your surgeon/staff will wet the area in the office to help loosen them even more and the steri-strips will peel right off. No stress!

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Great question! The sterri strips simply peel off after several weeks, and it does not hurt. Good luck!

Published on Jul 11, 2012