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?
Answer: 3 weeks... When patients undergo cosmetic surgery, they’re often concerned about scarring.A variety of treatment options have been developed to minimize adverse wound healing following these procedures.The use of silicone sheets has recently become popular for treating post-operative scars.This material is typically applied to surgical wounds three weeks after surgery.This allows adequate time for small areas of breakdown to heal and wound edges to seal.Treatment lasts for variable periods of time but, in most cases, the duration is about three months.This maneuver is associated with excellent clinical results and high levels of patient satisfaction.At this point in time, it’s reasonable to use silicone sheets as long as all your wounds are completely sealed.
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Answer: 3 weeks... When patients undergo cosmetic surgery, they’re often concerned about scarring.A variety of treatment options have been developed to minimize adverse wound healing following these procedures.The use of silicone sheets has recently become popular for treating post-operative scars.This material is typically applied to surgical wounds three weeks after surgery.This allows adequate time for small areas of breakdown to heal and wound edges to seal.Treatment lasts for variable periods of time but, in most cases, the duration is about three months.This maneuver is associated with excellent clinical results and high levels of patient satisfaction.At this point in time, it’s reasonable to use silicone sheets as long as all your wounds are completely sealed.
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Answer: Scar treatment I generally start scar treatment at the 4 week mark. I would wait longer if there's small open wounds or scabs along the incision. Hope that helps!
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Answer: Scar treatment I generally start scar treatment at the 4 week mark. I would wait longer if there's small open wounds or scabs along the incision. Hope that helps!
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January 8, 2021
Answer: How Soon After Surgery Can I Start Using Silicone Scar Sheets? After surgery, generally the wounds take 2-3 weeks to heal, Once the wounds are fully healed i encourage to start using moisturising cream and massage and use of silicone gel on the scar . Silicone sheets can also be used on the scar . It is advisable to keep using these for 4-6 months to get good results.
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January 8, 2021
Answer: How Soon After Surgery Can I Start Using Silicone Scar Sheets? After surgery, generally the wounds take 2-3 weeks to heal, Once the wounds are fully healed i encourage to start using moisturising cream and massage and use of silicone gel on the scar . Silicone sheets can also be used on the scar . It is advisable to keep using these for 4-6 months to get good results.
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January 1, 2021
Answer: Silicone sheet for scars after surgery At 25 days your wounds should be mature enough, however I would advise to wait for a few more days until the scabs completely fall off, before you start using silicone sheets. For the dry areas at this stage you should apply a moisturiser once or twice daily. You can clean the incisions in the shower, dry the areas and then apply the moisturiser. Don't pick the scabs, just let them fall off on their own. I normally recommend bio-oil, but there are many good products in the market and I am sure your clinic can make some recommendations. Your incisions will have matured by 6 weeks and then you can start with the silicone strips. You need to wear them for minimum of 3 months, as well as massaging the scars regularly.
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January 1, 2021
Answer: Silicone sheet for scars after surgery At 25 days your wounds should be mature enough, however I would advise to wait for a few more days until the scabs completely fall off, before you start using silicone sheets. For the dry areas at this stage you should apply a moisturiser once or twice daily. You can clean the incisions in the shower, dry the areas and then apply the moisturiser. Don't pick the scabs, just let them fall off on their own. I normally recommend bio-oil, but there are many good products in the market and I am sure your clinic can make some recommendations. Your incisions will have matured by 6 weeks and then you can start with the silicone strips. You need to wear them for minimum of 3 months, as well as massaging the scars regularly.
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June 21, 2020
Answer: Silicone Scar Treatment There are different types of silicone treatments for scar healing. Best is to discuss this with your plastic surgeon. We useuse silicone cream as opposed to the strips. Would use the strips after the scabs have fallen off. It seems, for you, It is too early to use a silicone strips.
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June 21, 2020
Answer: Silicone Scar Treatment There are different types of silicone treatments for scar healing. Best is to discuss this with your plastic surgeon. We useuse silicone cream as opposed to the strips. Would use the strips after the scabs have fallen off. It seems, for you, It is too early to use a silicone strips.
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June 19, 2019
Answer: Silcone sheeting is usually started 3-4 weeks postop. Silicone sheeting or strips has been shown to reduce the incidence of keloids (thick, over-grown scars) on cuts and incisions. Many surgeons use them routinely for larger incisions. Sheeting is used more commonly on the body than the face. Sheeting is started whenever the incisions have healed enough that there is no longer any scabbing or crusting. This is usually 3-4 weeks after surgery. Sheeting is left on the incisions almost all day long and is generally used for 3-4 months. Scar massage should still be performed about twice a day even when sheeting is being used. The silicone is taken off for showering, during exercise, and if the skin becomes irritated. Good question. Also discuss with your doctor. We use this on almost all of our tummy tucks and breast lifts or reductions.
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June 19, 2019
Answer: Silcone sheeting is usually started 3-4 weeks postop. Silicone sheeting or strips has been shown to reduce the incidence of keloids (thick, over-grown scars) on cuts and incisions. Many surgeons use them routinely for larger incisions. Sheeting is used more commonly on the body than the face. Sheeting is started whenever the incisions have healed enough that there is no longer any scabbing or crusting. This is usually 3-4 weeks after surgery. Sheeting is left on the incisions almost all day long and is generally used for 3-4 months. Scar massage should still be performed about twice a day even when sheeting is being used. The silicone is taken off for showering, during exercise, and if the skin becomes irritated. Good question. Also discuss with your doctor. We use this on almost all of our tummy tucks and breast lifts or reductions.
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