On 8.21.17 when I had the staples removed from my elbow they covered the incision with little pieces of tape. I forget what they are called but I was told they would probably come off when I showered. 8 showers later they were still stuck on there like they were the first day so I decided to take them off. The incision looks pretty good and is healing up well. It's still pink but there doesn't appear to be any infection. There will however be a pretty impressive scar after all the healing is over. The kinda scar that is used as an identification mark....