What is Best to Massage into Suture Line After Adominoplasty

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Latest answer by Brooke R. Seckel, MD
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4 answers to What is Best to Massage into Suture Line After Adominoplasty

Massage, Topical Silicone Solution, IPL, and 1540 Laser can all be used to improve Tummy Tuck Scar

Of course you must discuss this with your surgeon-do not take any action without his/her approval. I routinely have patients start gentle but firm massage of the Tummy Tuck suture line at 2 weeks after surgery. In addition I recommend that they start topical silicone solution applications (Scarguard is the only one I have had success with) at 2 weeks. Tummy Tuck scars are prone to redness and lumpiness because of the significant pull or stretch on the scar. If scars become red... more

Brooke R. Seckel, MD
Boston Plastic Surgeon

www.drseckel.com

Massaging a scar does no good.

First of all, follow the recommendations of your doctor. Massaging a scar does not help it and may make it worse by releasing histamine and increasing inflammation.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon