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Tape over incisions
by muddypaws 7th May 2015, 8:20 pm
The nurse at my 1 week appointment said the tape over my incisions would come off in its own time. I'm 2 weeks post op tomorrow, how long is it normal for the original tape to stay on for? I'm worried about it trapping infection now I'm showering every morning (I do dry them with the hairdryer). On the other side I'm also worried about it coming off to early lol.
Everything looks fine at the mo, no sign of infection or anything like that, and it's still pretty well stuck on xxx
Everything looks fine at the mo, no sign of infection or anything like that, and it's still pretty well stuck on xxx
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Re: Tape over incisions
by dling1 7th May 2015, 8:32 pm
Mine took about 5-6 weeks to completely come off x
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Re: Tape over incisions
by muddypaws 7th May 2015, 8:48 pm
Was yours the original tape from the op too [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] ? x
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Re: Tape over incisions
by dling1 8th May 2015, 5:32 am
It was Hun, like you I was a bit worried about it being a bit manky 
But all was fine. I think they stayed on so long cos I was very thorough about making sure they were properly dried with the hairdryer after showering x
But all was fine. I think they stayed on so long cos I was very thorough about making sure they were properly dried with the hairdryer after showering x
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Re: Tape over incisions
by Charlii 8th May 2015, 9:02 am
What sort of tape is it? I just had micropore strips that I had to change daily during wk2 post shower, then leave them clear after that. I wouldn't worry about it, if you're drying them out properly and not leaving them damp in any way, the chances of infection are slim to none. You've hit 2wks now, so I wouldn't worry about too early either. Just stave off the temptation to pick them until they're hanging on by a thread!
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Re: Tape over incisions
by muddypaws 8th May 2015, 9:07 am
@[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] - thanks hun - makes me feel a bit better.
@[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] - I think its just micropore tape, but they said they had sprayed something over it to help waterproof it? I have no intention of picking it.... in fact im dreading it coming off in a way - its like my security blanket haha.
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@[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] - I think its just micropore tape, but they said they had sprayed something over it to help waterproof it? I have no intention of picking it.... in fact im dreading it coming off in a way - its like my security blanket haha.
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Re: Tape over incisions
by blush89 8th May 2015, 9:15 am
The tape on mine is over 3 weeks old and still shows no sign of coming off! I had strict instructions not to remove it or you can risk infection/damage. I was told to wait till it was pretty much hanging off then gently peel it off in the shower with the steam etc xxxx
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Re: Tape over incisions
by muddypaws 8th May 2015, 9:18 am
@[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] Oh thanks hun - its good to know im not the only one. When i searched it at first it seemed that everyone was changing the tape each time they had showered which is what worried me.
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Re: Tape over incisions
by blush89 8th May 2015, 9:20 am
Yeah, theres alot of conflicting advice just make sure you are following 100% your surgeons advice :) That micropore tape is bionic!! Sometimes I wonder if it'll ever peel off lol! xxx
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Re: Tape over incisions
by muddypaws 8th May 2015, 9:51 am
I am blush - leaving it alone apart from blasting it with the hairdryer after my showers - I cant even imagine trying to pull it off - ouchy!! lol xxx
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Re: Tape over incisions
by Charlii 8th May 2015, 10:14 am
The first time I had to remove them myself I had a full on freak out. Because obviously my boobs are going to fall off as soon as you remove the tape 
. I had to get D to do it in the end, lie on the bed with my eyes closed and butt clenched!! He sterilised some tweezers and did it so carefully bless him!
. I had to get D to do it in the end, lie on the bed with my eyes closed and butt clenched!! He sterilised some tweezers and did it so carefully bless him!
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