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How Soon After Surgery Can I Start Using Silicone Scar Sheets?

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Summer SurgeryAug 20, 2013

I am 25 days post TT and BA I have a few scabs on my incision still. But I am healing very well. How soon can I use my Rejuveness silicone sheeting on my scars?

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Dr. Miguel Delgado, MD
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