I am getting a mommy makeover and searching for a good scar cream..
Answer: Scar improvement? 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!
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Answer: Scar improvement? 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!
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December 16, 2014
Answer: Scar treatment cream Scarring can be reduced by following your surgeon's post-surgery care instructions and keeping the scars out of the sun. Sun exposure can cause permanent darkening. You can also consider topical scar treatments once the steristrips have fallen off. I often recommend Dermatix. Talk to your surgeon about silicone gel and silicone sheeting. Best of luck!
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December 16, 2014
Answer: Scar treatment cream Scarring can be reduced by following your surgeon's post-surgery care instructions and keeping the scars out of the sun. Sun exposure can cause permanent darkening. You can also consider topical scar treatments once the steristrips have fallen off. I often recommend Dermatix. Talk to your surgeon about silicone gel and silicone sheeting. Best of luck!
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June 6, 2014
Answer: What is a good scar cream to use after my Mommy Makeover? Your plastic surgeon will likely have his/her preference when it comes to incision line “care”. For example, some plastic surgeons prefer the use of tape ( applying pressure) along the incision line. The use of silicone-based products (creams or sheeting) may also be helpful in achieving the best scars possible.I hope this helps.
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June 6, 2014
Answer: What is a good scar cream to use after my Mommy Makeover? Your plastic surgeon will likely have his/her preference when it comes to incision line “care”. For example, some plastic surgeons prefer the use of tape ( applying pressure) along the incision line. The use of silicone-based products (creams or sheeting) may also be helpful in achieving the best scars possible.I hope this helps.
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June 3, 2014
Answer: Scar creams don't work Proper management of the scar includes final closure of the skin with little or no tension, avoidance of trauma including ultraviolet light to the scar in time. There's no evidence to scar creams do any good whatsoever.
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June 3, 2014
Answer: Scar creams don't work Proper management of the scar includes final closure of the skin with little or no tension, avoidance of trauma including ultraviolet light to the scar in time. There's no evidence to scar creams do any good whatsoever.
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June 2, 2014
Answer: Scar therapy after mommy makeover There are just so many companies making scar creams and ointments to try to optimize the scarring after surgery. But I have yet to see a well designed study to show that any of them work any better than another or even better than nothing at all. I have seen many patients that have used scar creams that have beautiful scars but just as many that were disappointed that the same scar creams didn't work for them. I just have my patients use paper tape on the incisions for about 6 weeks. They change the tape once a week. But you will find lots of differing opinions on this topic to be sure.
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June 2, 2014
Answer: Scar therapy after mommy makeover There are just so many companies making scar creams and ointments to try to optimize the scarring after surgery. But I have yet to see a well designed study to show that any of them work any better than another or even better than nothing at all. I have seen many patients that have used scar creams that have beautiful scars but just as many that were disappointed that the same scar creams didn't work for them. I just have my patients use paper tape on the incisions for about 6 weeks. They change the tape once a week. But you will find lots of differing opinions on this topic to be sure.
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