Dermabond over insicion

I had my pacemaker replaced three weeks ago. Surgery went well. I have stitches inside but I have Dermabond covering  the incision. I was wondering  how long you are suppose to leave it over the incision? They did not tell me at the hospital or the doctors office when they removed the outer bandage. It is looking pretty ragged now. Thanks for any advice

Jan from DFW TX

5 Comments

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by Gemita - 2022-03-02 05:06:47

Hi Jan,

Personally, however tempting, I wouldn’t pull off the ragged bits or resort to soaking the area to facilitate removal, just in case you end up opening the wound (unlikely I know after 3 weeks and with internal stitches).  Instead, I would just continue to wash gently around the device area (no scrubbing), then rinse and pat dry and the glue bits should come away slowly by themselves.   

I would continue to keep an eye open for any signs of infection like swelling, redness, oozing from wound and consult doctors if in doubt. Of course it will be important to make sure your wound is completely closed and dry and free from any signs of infection before washing the area but the wound should be healing nicely now after three weeks.  

I am in the UK and I generally follow my doctors advice and guidelines from our National Health Service.  I attach a link explaining how to manage a wound treated with skin glue such as Dermabond in case it helps.

Hope otherwise all is well and you are happy with your replacement pacemaker?

https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/accidents-first-aid-and-treatments/how-do-i-care-for-a-wound-treated-with-skin-glue/

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by new to pace.... - 2022-03-02 06:42:27

I would follow Gemita advice.  I had that same closing to my pacemaker incision.  The glue will fall off when it wants to.  An not before. 

 I unfortuanately deveoped raised red bumps around the wound.  When i went back to see the Dr. Was told it was an allergy to the glue.  And not to iitch.  As then could get an infection. To take allergy medication.  As soon as the glue came off the raised bumps disappeared. 

Once the Dr said it was ok to let the water run over the incision the glue came off faster.  Do not pull  off the glue.   My scar is not noticeable, now will be 3 years this Aug.2022.

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by Tracey_E - 2022-03-02 09:44:51

Mine stayed on for a full month, which is what I was told to expect. 

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by jb604447 - 2022-03-02 09:58:28

Thanks for all the good advice!

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by AgentX86 - 2022-03-02 16:09:42

I was told the same. Leave it on until it falls off on its own. Then, at the two week wound check the nurse pulled it all off. Bottom line - follow instructions. If they chang them, fine.

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