Is Duoderm or another brand of "hydrocolloid" bandage a good choice to put on a Tummy Tuck scar after surgery?

Question

I have keloid skin, and I am getting a tummy tuck in June. I am terrified that after sx I will develop a keloid along my scar. I have been doing research and most people say to use a silicone sheet over my tummy tuck scar to prevent keloids but I wanted to know if hydrocolloid dressing work the same or better.

Kelvin Eusebio, MD · Answer

Dear Quervacious,Thank you for your question. Your best choice would be to use Silicon sheets and keep compression with a garment for a least 6 month post-op . In case of developing keloid it is best treated with local injection of tricamcinolone which your PS would suggest you. Best wishes

Andrew P. Amunategui, MD · Answer

There is much evidence to support the proven benefits of silicone.  Hydrocolloid may help trap moisture (this may even be one mechanism by which silicone works), which may help scars--but this is NOT PROVEN to help or prevent keloid.  I would go with the silicone 24/7 for 2-3 months at a minimum.  Good luck!

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