Can I use a scar cream for my tummy tuck called Biocorneum? Also mepitac silicone tape

Thank you for your question.  We are unaware of any direct head to head studies.  Plastic Surgeons have been using silicone sheeting for years. Our office likes BioCorneum very much and recommends it to patients like yourself with scars.  It is a silicone base, with additional medicine.  We believe that it helps get good results in our incisional lines.  We see it as continuing the care of the patient's wounds. We usually start it at 3 seeks post procedure.  It is medical grade and supposed to be found only in a Physician's office or hospital.  Please call with questions.Jeffrey J. Roth, M.D., F.A.C.S.Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLas Vegas Plastic Surgery

As long as the product has silicone in it, it should help to improve your scar. Biocorneum is an excellent product that many of my patients use. Since it has sunscreen in it as well, it protects the incision line as it is healing. Make sure you discuss the use of either one of these with your plastic surgeon before you start using them so that it does not interfere with his or her normal protocol. Best wishes for your surgery!

As a plastic surgeon, I continue to see amazing results with Plato's Scar Serum and Plato's Dark Scar Corrector for my surgical patients. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles

After tummy tuck surgery, using a scar therapy is essential and should be started early in the healing process. In fact, 85% of scar formation and strength occurs in the 1st 10 weeks after surgery. You might want to try Embrace Active Scar Defense before beginning a silicone scar gel or tape. Embrace has shown to help diminish scar appearance in many patients, and there has been over 4 years of clinical research with this product. The mechanism of Embrace is relieving scar tension, which is the 2nd most important factor in scar development. By relieving tension, Embrace alters the formation of the scar. Silicone scar gels and tape are also helpful in reducing the appearance of scars. Many plastic surgeons recommend using bioCorneum after using Embrace so that patients can continue a scar therapy beyond the recommended 8 weeks of treatment with Embrace. Consistent application of a silicone scar gel for up to one year after surgery allows for the best results. Consult your board-certified plastic surgeon regarding his or her scar therapy protocol.

Hello,Silicone scar gels and tapes(sheets) are both proven to be effective in treating scars and in helping with optimal healing.  Massage and sun avoidance are also beneficial.It's best to consult with your surgeon as to their preference and timing of treatments.Regards,Dr. Pedy GanchiVillage Plastic Surgery

Hello and thank you for your question. Both of these treatments work well.  I prefer silicone gel sheeting--this can help result in a nearly nonvisible scar in some patients.Best wishes and good luck.Richard G. Reish, M.D.Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

I recommend always checking with your operating surgeon before using any products on your scars. Every surgeon has their likes and dislikes of scar care products. Personally, I like my patient's to use Biocorneum for their after surgical scar care.I have them wait until their scabs are gone and then they massage their scars twice a day for one minute with the Biocorneum. I feel the silicone tape is difficult to use for compliance and that is why I use Biocorneum instead of silicone tape.  Hope that helps,RSH

Thank you for your question. I instruct all of my patients to perform daily scar massage and apply a silicone based scar ointment or tape to their incisions. Biocorneum makes an excellent product. Please ask your board certified plastic surgeon for specific instructions regarding his or her scar management protocol. Hope this helps!

I recommend BioCorneum to all my patients. You can start using BioCorneum once your incisions are healed. I have my patients use it up to 6 months post surgery. BioCorneum is the only advanced scar treatment with FDA-Cleared Silishield patented crosslinking medical grade silicone and SPF 30 to prevent and minimize the formation of hypertrophic scars, decrease the appearance of old scars, protect scars from sunburn.

Hello!   I have patients start using biocorneum once the skin has completely closed, or ~2 weeks post-operatively.  Application is twice daily, and you should plan to use for a minimum of 3 months in order to get the maximal benefit.  Don't forget that sunblock is also important to keep scars from becoming red  in the long-term (and biocorneum contains some, another benefit of this product).  Silicone sheeting is also effective.  Most patients find the cream easier to manage on a day to day basis.  
Good luck!