I am now four weeks post op and my surgeon said I need to start massaging my scars to help reduce the appearance. Just wondering how firm I should be massaging them and the best product to use.
November 22, 2016
Answer: Scar massage Thanks for you question. In reality probably any moisturizing cream will be of some benefit, however the evidence seems to point to silicone gels and those creams containing vitamin E to be more effective. The massaging is probably as important as the cream itself, and as long as the scar has fully healed in, then you can massage fairly firmly.
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November 22, 2016
Answer: Scar massage Thanks for you question. In reality probably any moisturizing cream will be of some benefit, however the evidence seems to point to silicone gels and those creams containing vitamin E to be more effective. The massaging is probably as important as the cream itself, and as long as the scar has fully healed in, then you can massage fairly firmly.
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November 22, 2016
Answer: Silagen is my preferred scar gel Postoperative I usually recommend Silagen a pure silicone gel or it's equivalent.. Good luck with your healing.
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November 22, 2016
Answer: Silagen is my preferred scar gel Postoperative I usually recommend Silagen a pure silicone gel or it's equivalent.. Good luck with your healing.
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November 21, 2016
Answer: How to massage BA scars and what's the best product to use? Massage of breasts and/or scars after breast surgery is not a universally accepted or agreed-upon principle. Each plastic surgeon may have his/her opinion that is based on their specific/unique education, experience, and personal preferences. Therefore, once a patient has selected her plastic surgeon, best to follow his/her advise/instructions, as opposed to those of online consultants. Your plastic surgeon knows exactly what procedure was performed, how he/she obtains the best outcomes possible and is ultimately responsible for your care. Best wishes.
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November 21, 2016
Answer: How to massage BA scars and what's the best product to use? Massage of breasts and/or scars after breast surgery is not a universally accepted or agreed-upon principle. Each plastic surgeon may have his/her opinion that is based on their specific/unique education, experience, and personal preferences. Therefore, once a patient has selected her plastic surgeon, best to follow his/her advise/instructions, as opposed to those of online consultants. Your plastic surgeon knows exactly what procedure was performed, how he/she obtains the best outcomes possible and is ultimately responsible for your care. Best wishes.
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