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Should I Use Silicone Gel Sheets After Breast Lift?

asked 5 months ago by cassius in UK
Latest answer by Michael Hueneke, MD
Question viewed 318 times
Tags: silicone scar strips

I have just had a typical anchor shaped breast uplift 2 weeks ago and am due to start using scar reduction gels. Should I be investing in special silicone sheets to flatten the scars and achieve best results? The scars are still lumpy but is the pressure of the support sports bra enough to flatten?

7 answers to Should I Use Silicone Gel Sheets After Breast Lift?

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Silicone for Scars

Placing silicone gel or sheeting on wounds is proven to decrease the thickness and width of scars thanks to decreasing collagen deposition by fibroblasts. I use Biocornium (no disclosures) on my patients because it has an spf 30. If you can tolerate the sheeting, use it. My patients complaint that it is difficult to clean.
Jacob Freiman, MD

Miami Beach Plastic Surgeon
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Silicone sheets and gel can help minimize scars

I would recommend using both the gel and the silicone sheets if possible. Most patients can tolerate the sheets at night and use the gel during the day. The manufacturer of the product indicates that the sheets may work slightly better than the gel alone because the sheets apply direct pressure to the scar. As long as you use some type of silicone product for the first several months after surgery, you should have a very reasonable scar. Best wishes, Dr.Bruno more
William Bruno, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Silicone sheeting

Sheeting is the best therapy for scar reduction and there are a number of companies that produce them
Michael Hueneke, MD

Nashville Plastic Surgeon
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Silicone sheets for scar treatment

I routinely use silicone sheets for difficult scars and found them to work well. The silicone sheets can decrease the thickness and color of the scar. I also routinely use scar creams to help decrease scar formation.
Bill Kortesis, MD

Charlotte Plastic Surgeon
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Use of Silicone Sheeting after Breast Lift?

Thank you for the question. I would suggest that you check with your plastic surgeon for his/her preferences regarding incision line management. In my practice we use silicone sheeting as well as silicone gel routinely. Best wishes.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Silicone sheets

I am not a great proponent of allt he scar reduction treatments. In most cases, patients do not need anything to treat scars and they will heal fine. But, one of the only things that has been shown to help problematic scars, is silicone sheets. Ask yoru doctor his preference.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Do Silicone Gel Sheets Improve Scars?

Using silicone sheets and gels can significantly reduce scar thickness and width. We frequently use both products. I would be certain that the incisions are completely sealed (no cracks, scabs or openings) before using the gels or sheets. Good luck.
Douglas L. Gervais, MD

Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

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