Scar Treatment Ointment Used Post-Mohs Surgery?

Depending on where on the body the surgical site is located, I often recommend Aquaphor to be applied to the scar for several weeks, and to start two weeks after surgery provided that I have inspected the wound and that it is healing well. I also like TNS Ceramide Cream especially for oily areas as I find less white head development.

Every doctor probably has a different recommendation for this, and there are plenty of options available for use (e.g. Vitamin E, Mederma, etc). Generally, I take out sutures at one week and place steristrips over the incision. This gives a little bit of structural support and coverage for the period immediately after suture removal. About a week later when the tape comes off I give patients the option of using a product called Biocorneum, manufactured by a company called ABT, that is a combination of silicone gel and sunscreen.

Reducing scar prominence after reconstructing an eyelid after MOHS requires several tactics: reduction of sun exposure, application of a petroleum jelly substance that can be massaged on the scar, and time. I have recommended vitamin E ointment and TNS serum for reducing scar lines and have had favorable results from patients using these products.  Following these straight forward may improve the visibility of scars.