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Post Mommy Makeover Scar Treatment

asked 1 year ago by Mommy of 4 in United States
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 1,151 times
Tags: plan, scar guard, surgery scar

I want my scars to heal as light ,flat,and thin as possible. I have bought every scar lotion, tape, oil,and creme known. Now what do I do with them? My dr said all were great but didn't specify the sequence and weeks to do what. When I had my breasts done the first time,all I did was use paper tape on the incision for a month.Right now I am 2 weeks post mommy makeover and using scar guard as the steristrips fall off. Help me out her with a " scar treatment plan"!

18 answers to Post Mommy Makeover Scar Treatment

Kelcote is KING of Scar Correction.

KELOCOTE IS KING OR QUEEN OF SCAR CORRECTION. 100% silicone. A gel that drys. It works. Read the directions. I use this on all my patients for all incisions. This stuff can be bought on the internet.. If problems, call my noffice and we will get it for you AT OUR COST. Kelocote works. Use it for one year daily and it will never fail.....NEVER!!!! NEVER !!!!. George Commons, more

George Commons, MD
Palo Alto Plastic Surgeon

Scar treatment after tummy tuck

This is what I recommend. Other surgeons will have different opinions. 1. Keep the incision taped for 3 weeks. Steri-strips or other medical tapes are both fine. 2. Start scar massage at 3 weeks. Work that scar as often as you can. 3. Do not tan!!! 4. Use some for of silicone-based scar treatment for the first 3 months. It can be silicone sheeting, ScarGuard, or ProSil. They all work about the same. 5.... more

Thomas Fiala, MD
Altamonte Springs Plastic Surgeon

Post surgical scar treatment

There are different types of scars. Some are thickened and elevated, others are red and may be flat or elevated, some are wide while others are narrow, some are depressed or indented, etc. If you can provide photos of the scars that can help determine what type of treatment is best. Various options include covering of scars with silicone gel or sheets, steroid treatment with or without a drug called 5FU mixed in, and laser and light treatment. Without more... more

Brian Biesman, MD
Nashville Oculoplastic Surgeon

Scar treatment

Using scar guard should help. You can also benefit from massaging your scars to flatten them. However you should wait until you are 4 weeks post surgery as the wound is still weak. Best of luck! Dana Khuthaila, MD

Dana Khuthaila, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

www.drkhuthaila.com

Scar treatment

There are many types of treatment for scars. I usually recommend pure vitamin E oil or cream to be placed on the scars. After the vitamin E I would recommend a silicone sheeting. This sheeting can be purchased in the local CVS or Walgreen's. You use the sheeting for a few months and the scar will improve.

Jay H. Ross, MD
Tampa Plastic Surgeon

Scar management after mommy make over

Scars are a dynamic metabolic evolution of inflammation and collagen creation and breakdown for at least six months after a surgical procedure. We recommend maximizing scar management with a topical silicone gel sheeting sold by several manufacturers. Diligent wearing of this sheeting for a prolonged ( 6 months) period of time will pay big dividends. All the best, Tal Raine MD Elmhurst , IL

Talmage J. Raine, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Scar Treatment post Mommy Makeover

Multiple factors contribute to scar formation. I think scarguard is a great product, but must be used in moderation. A light layer is all that is necessary to treat the incision. If you start to develop a raised area of scar, you may benefit from an injection or silicone sheets to help the area flatten. Lastly, remember that wound healing takes time. Most scars take 1 year to fully mature and soften. I wish you a safe and healthy... more

Paul S. Gill, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Scar treatment

I prefer to have my patients use ster-strips or paper tape over their incisions for about 6 weeks provided that they have not sustained any tape irritation. The other topicals are OK,b ut in most cases do not do anything more than moisturize the skin. If the scar is problematic topical silicone sheeting can help;.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Scar therapy

Every PS uses a different regimen but no doubt mommie makeover is an operation that could use some method of diminishing scars. A combination of steroid/silicone/massage and sun avoidance is what will benefit you most. You'll need a real consultation to evaluate your scars and treat you accordingly.

Ricardo A. Meade, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Postoperative scar management

You need to ask this question to your surgeon who will be assessing your healing and scar maturation. Everyone has their preferred treatment plan based on how you are healing. I generally recommend starting scar massage therapy at 4 weeks 1-2x per day. Silicone gel sheets to cover your incisions are an option. Remember, it takesmonths for scars to soften and mature - a process that takes 6-12months +.

C. Bob Basu, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.basuplasticsurgery.com

Scar Treatment

Thank you for your question. Each doctor has their own recommendations in regards to scar treatments. Silicone based products have been proven to help with reducing the appearance of scars. Silicone sheeting is an option and also a scar cream that has both silicone and a steroid (Hybrisil). Do your homework and talk to your surgeon as to the best option for you.

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

Mommy makeover scars usually fade.

Hi. The key steps to get good scars are taken DURING surgery. After wards, taping for a month followed by a gel twice daily, followed by laser in the few cases where it is necessary.

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

What is best treatment for Mommy Makeover scars?

As othrs have mentioned, ther is no guarantee for scar outcomes. My practice is to keep the steristrips on asl long as they stay. This is followed by silicone sheeting or gel (scar guard). The critical factor with the sislicone is that it only works if you apply it religiously every day and keep it on 24 hours /day. If the scar will be exposed it is also important to apply sun block with SPF of at least 30.

Neal Goldberg, MD
Westchester Plastic Surgeon

Improving scars after mommy makeover

I treat postoperative incisions with paper tape or steri-strips for 3-4 weeks. Silicone sheeting or a product such as scar guard is used following removal of the tape. Scar massage also helps.

Michael Orseck, MD
Greenville Plastic Surgeon

Scar therapy after cosmetic surgery

Mederma and massage for surgical scars is great to maximize healing and to good results. However, everyone is unique and it's important to allow your plastic surgeon to monitor your scar healing and to provide you with specific advice.

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

Scar treatment

There are many different ways to help minimize scarring. Avoid tension/stress on the wound, massage, bio-oil, silicone, avoidance of UV radiation have all been shown to be helpful. Unfortunately there is no one foolproof protocol to minimize scarring. If your scars from the previous surgery healed nicely, then repeating what you did in the past is likely to work again. Sincerely, Martin Jugenburg, MD

Martin Jugenburg, MD
Toronto Plastic Surgeon

Scar treatment after mommy makeover

Scar quality can be predicted most easily by past healing and your prior breast surgery will give you an indication of how you will do. There are so many scar treatment programs on the market and this gives the indication that there is no 'best' program or silver bullet. Scar massage and pressure with any lotion that you skin tolerates well is a proven winner and easily done by all. OTC scar creams offer hope though cost more, and silicone sheeting works though is hard to keep up... more

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Scar management after tummy tuck.

Your surgeon knows the nature of your scar and what will help them out. Your best bet is to stay out of the sun and avoid smoking. Your PS will advise you about scar massaging and products to use.