Silicone Sheets for Breast Augmentation Scars?

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

When patients undergo cosmetic breast surgery they are
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 postoperative scars. This material is typically applied to
surgical wounds three weeks after surgery. This allows adequate time for small
areas of break down 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.