Silicone Sheets for Breast Augmentation Scars?

Yes, 3 weeks is typically I advise my patients to consider using silicone sheets, Howvever, I have been disappointed with the results and generally prefer the practiclality of tan paper tape.

Scar gels, silicone sheets and other topical treatments are typically employed 1 month after surgery.  I do not use neosprin.  Before the, it might have a negative effect on the wound.

Thank you for your question.In my practice, I recommend that patients use scar prevention treatments such as BioCorneum beginning about three weeks after their procedure.  By this time, the patients steri strips have fallen off in the shower and their incisions have begun to heal nicely.  BioCorneum is a topical silicone gel lotion that works similarly but without the rigidness of a true silicone sheet.  BioCorneum also contains SPF 30, making it the only silicone scar gel that provides breathable sun protection against the effects of sun exposure.I would recommend following up with your operating surgeon for their recommendation regarding post-operative scar treatments.  I hope this helps!

Thank you for your question.Three weeks post up is fine to start using  a product to help minimize scars. Check with your surgeon for his/her recommendation on the best one for you. Best of luck.

Thank you for your question. Breast incisions can be managed using a multimodal approach:
1) Scar massage - starting as soon as the surgical dressings come off and the incisions are sealed
2) Silicone sheets or scar gels for about six months to year
3) Embrace - a tension reducing dressing for the first 2 months
4) Fractionated lasers to help blend the scar into the background - done as a series, starting about 4 weeks after surgery and repeated every four weeks for six months.
5) Sunscreen to prevent the scars from darkening

Dear DD5199,Thank you for your question.Yes it works.I recommend to wait until after sutures are removed and no scabs, or open areas, are present along the incision line. I usually recommend gel sheeting and scar massage after the third week if the healing has been uncomplicated.Thank you,S.P. Maggi, MD, FACSAustin Plastic Surgery Centerdrmaggi.com