Staple Removal - Risk of Infection

[Mop]

When 80 to 100 staples are removed, they leave behind 160 to 200 slightly bloodied holes where they once occupied !

 

Is there not a risk of infection with so many partially open tiny wounds ( albeat very small ) ?

 

Should you apply anything after staple removal ? eg anti-septic cream or just wash and let them clot naturally ?

[Janna]

We apply an antibiotic ointment after for couple of days but not sure if its necessary. I know other clinics don't apply anything and their patients do alright.

[Mop]

Thanks Janna

[Jotronic]

Yeah, like Janna said, it's not something that all clinics that use staples require. We don't but if you want you can go to your local drugstore and get a tube of Polysporin or something similar and just dab it on the donor incision line, just enough to cover above and below for the staples points, for a few days. You'll be fine either way though.