What Product Can Be Used to Help Fade a Tummy Tuck/ Belt Lipectomy Scar?

honestly are there any products to help fade the scar from a tummy tuck/ belt lipectomy? not mederma, cocoa butter, bio oil, scar gel, scar away, silicon strips! please help! something that really works. price is no an issue!!!! thanks

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Melarase creams for tummy tuck scars that are dark in color

I have my tummy tuck patients use Melarase creams on their scars for at least six months to lighten and even out the color and scar.

Minimizing Scars after Cosmetic Surgery

Best Scar Management Practice – Advice from Dr. Larry Nichter: Best Scar Management is important to minimize or completely hide from view, the tell tale signs of surgery – namely, scars. Both you and your surgeon want you to have the most minimal scarring possible from your surgery. Patients with scars that are enlarged or not healing well after surgery can be from many causes. Unsightly scars are most commonly due to genetics, underlying medical conditions or improper... more

Scar

The treatment for each scar will vary depending on what the problem is. There is no cure all. An evaluation is a good place to start

Laser can help improve the appearance of scars

Hi, I would advise you to stay away from the over the counter products as I find most people are disappointed with the results they get. I would recommend you see a board certified dermatologist who has expertise in laser surgery. There are a few different lasers that can help improve the appearance of scars from improving the color and texture of them to help flattening them out. You want to see someone who has all the tools available so they pick the best one for you and not someone who... more

Fade Tummy Tuck Scar

Hi NY. If you are asking how to fade a dark scar that is red or brown, we can help. We treat tummy tuck scars for texture (raised appearance with Kenalog - a steroid. We treat red scars from surgery with the Cynosure pulsed dye laser and we treat dark scars from surgery with the Palomar Q-Yag V q-switched laser. Pulsed dye lasers for redness, q-switched lasers for dark colors. If your scar is white, we do not have a good laser solution,... more