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Are bandages applied even after the stitches (sutures) are removed?

April 26, 2017applied bandages removed stitches sutures

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Are bandages applied even after the stitches (sutures) are removed?

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Sometimes steri strips (tape) are applied for a couple of weeks after sutures are removed. Some believe that incision lines heal better if steri strips or tape are applied for a few weeks.