How Soon Should I Start Using Scar Treatment After Breast Augmentation?

I'm almost 2 weeks post-op with the incision in the fold and my doctor says to wait till 4 weeks to start using scar treatment. Isn't it better to start sooner to have them healed faster?

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Scar Treatment After Breast Augmentation

Every surgeon has their own treatment regimen for incisions following surgery. I use sutures that dissolve beneath the skin over time with adhesive steri-strips over the incision. These strips are removed 1-2 weeks after surgery. At that time, I recommended topical scar treatment with Kelocote scar gel and Vitamin E oil. I feel this treatment can reduce the scar. This treatment should be individualized based on the patient's skin sensitivity and plastic surgeon's preference. more

Scar Cream after Breast Surgery

Thank you for your question. I would ask that you follow the instructions of your plastic surgeon as he/she knows you best and wants the best result for you. Best Wishes. see video

Scar massage therapy/treatment

Follow the instructions of your plastic surgeon. I concur with your PS. I generally recommend initiation of scar massage therapy starting at 4-6 weeks after surgery. Best of luck. Dr. Basu Houston, TX

Scar treatment should in general start sooner rather than later

If you had a plastic surgeon perform your breast augmentation properly, the incision should be small and well hidden. It sounds like he/she wants you to allow the incision to heal before trying to manipulate the appearance of it. This is because it takes the body approximately 6 weeks to achieve peak strength in terms of scar/collagen formation. If your scar is becoming hypertrophic or wide there are many treatments available but few are typically successful. At this... more

When to begin scar treatment

Scar treatment shouldn't begin until after the incision has completely closed up- usually 2 or 3 weeks after breast augmentation. I would follow the advice of your plastic surgeon as he/she can best evaluate your particular situation.

Mennen T. Gallas, MD

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Houston Plastic Surgeon

There is no good scar treatment after breast augmentation except protecting the healing incision.

Scar creams don't work. Massaging of the scar does not work. Pressure might help but is seldom indicated after a diminutive breast incision for implant placement. Lasers don't work. Avoid trauma to the scar and it should look great in a few months.