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How Soon After Tummy Tuck Can I Begin to Use 3M Microlpore Tape?
I am 15 days Post-op Tummy Tuck no muscle repair. My PS said I should wait 6 weeks until I can start using Micropore tape or silicone sheets, but I feel like I should start using the tape sooner. He has advised me to apply WoundBeGone 1 week after TT. I want to start working out again. He has given me the ok to do so, but I would feel a lot better with some tape on my incision. Any advise would be much appreciated. Lastly, has anyone tried 3M Kind Removal Silicone Tape?
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What to Use for Scars after Tummy Tuck
Your best allies for the best scar are good genetics and time. Almost any of those items are fine or are, at least, not harmful.
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How Soon After Tummy Tuck Can I Begin to Use 3M Micropore Tape?
It would take a lot for me to "overrule" the advice of your surgeon, and there isn't anything pressing that would lead me to alter his recommendation. The fact that there are so many care protocols suggests that there is little reason to suspect one is superior to another. If there were, we would all do everything the same way.
Thanks and best wishes.
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Silicoe Sheeting Very Effective & Safe For Scar Management
Once your incision has fully healed at the surface, it is safe to apply scar management treatments. This typically takes 1-3 weeks for a large incision. Silicone sheeting/belts are soft, non-adherent, moist and clinically proven to improve scars. Tape may injure the fragile skin. It is also reasonable to start at 6 weeks. One week vs 6 weeks will not make a significant difference in the endpoint. Try not to worry too much. Best wishes!
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Scar management is different with every plastic surgeon
Every plastic surgeon has their own strategy for scar management. You trusted your plastic surgeon to perform your procedure so you should trust his ability and skill to guide you to a great result. I personally like to keep the incisions taped with a paper tape for the first 3 - 4 weeks as this has been shown to decrease the early tension on the incision and improve the final result. Silicone sheeting can be used after this time or a product like Scar Guard which is a...
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Micropore taping for scars after tummy tuck
There are very many scar managment programs available and silicone sheeting has the most scientific evidence in support. Micropore taping is a hit or miss in our experience, and if there is any swelling in the skin you can get traction blisters from the tape, and some will develop a sensitivity to the adhesive and a skin rash. The six weeks wait seems like a good suggestion, and the silicone products might be a better alternative.
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I am a huge fan of 3M Micropore Tape for scar management
Generally speaking it's important to follow your plastic surgeons recommendations. However, in my practice, as soon as the wound is sealed together, which is about two weeks after surgery, I have my patients begin using the micropore tape. I have them apply it, wear it continuously, and reapply it as he ends turnup and begins to peel off. I recommend 2 - 3 months. About 1 in 7 patients develops a rash to the adhesive and must use another strategy.
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Tape
I find that there are more problems with blistering and allergies from the tape and the benefits are limited. Massage or the passage of time is a good option also
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Tummy Tuck Incision Line Care?
Thank you for the question.
I think you will be best off following your own plastic surgeons recommendations. Keep in mind, that you probably selected your plastic surgeon for good reasons and that he/she is ultimately responsible for your care.
On the other hand, if you have specific questions such as the use of tape on the incision line, you should feel comfortable discussing the pros/cons with your plastic surgeon.
Best wishes.
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Follow your surgeons's advice for scar management
Each plastic surgeon will have their own opinion about scar management, based on their experience. My own preference is to use steri-strips applied at the time of surgery and replace them with tape after a week, then continue taping for a total of 6 weeks.
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