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?
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 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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November 27, 2018
Answer: When can I use scar sheeting? Thanks for your inquiry, if you were my patient, I would want you to wait till the scabs are healed, but check with your surgeon.
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November 27, 2018
Answer: When can I use scar sheeting? Thanks for your inquiry, if you were my patient, I would want you to wait till the scabs are healed, but check with your surgeon.
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