What's the Best Thing to Do Fade my Scars?

There are many scar creams on the market today and most have no data backing their effectiveness.  However, silicone based gels/creams/sheets do have some data supporting their use in improving scars.  Follow the recommendations of your surgeon as he/she knows your history the best.  Good luck!

Hello! Thank you for the question! It is common for scars to fully mature for up to a year. In the meantime, there are a few things that may help to ameliorate your incision/scar. The most proven (as well as cheapest) modality is simple scar massage. Applying pressure and massaging the well-healed scar has been shown to improve the appearance as it breaks up the scar tissue, hopefully producing the finest scar as possible. Other things that have been shown to add some benefit, albeit controversial, are silicone sheets, hydration, and topical steroids. I typically allow after 4-6 weeks postop and once fully healed. In addition, avoidance of direct sunlight to the incision will significantly help the appearance as they tend to discolor with UV light during the healing process. If unsightly scars are still present after approximately a year's time, other things that your surgeon may consider are intralesional steroid injections, laser, or just surgical revision of the scar itself. Lasers may also be an option for the appearance of your scars. If still no result, consideration for lasers, steroids, or scar revision may be entertained. Best wishes!

After mommy makeover, I would use a combination of pulsed dye laser and Melarase creams to lighten the scars. Raffy Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Silicone based gels and tapes are very helpful at optimizing scars following a tummy tuck.  Steroid injections may also be helpful for thicker scars.

Silicone sheeting is great for scars, as is silicone creams. But the best thing to do is to keep your scars out of the sun for at least the first year to avoid hyperpigmentation.