I am 12 days post op and just had my tape and stitches out, leaving the incision completely uncovered, and I am wondering what’s the proper care of cleaning it to avoid infection? Should I clean it with alcohol every day? Apply soap to the incision and wash it?
August 26, 2018
Answer: Breast Augmentation Recovery cio90. I appreciate your concern, however if your wound is completely healed, daily cleansing with regular soap and water is all you need to do and start applying scar cream. Confirm my postoperative care advice with your plastic surgeon. Good luck.
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August 26, 2018
Answer: Breast Augmentation Recovery cio90. I appreciate your concern, however if your wound is completely healed, daily cleansing with regular soap and water is all you need to do and start applying scar cream. Confirm my postoperative care advice with your plastic surgeon. Good luck.
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August 24, 2018
Answer: #Scarcare 2 weeks after #breast augmentation Hi. At this time postop, I have my patients use regular soap in the shower and then pat themselves dry and apply a silicone based scar gel. I have found that other products, such as hibiclens antiseptic, alcohol, peroxide, etc. are too irritating to the young scar. Infection is not a problem unless you have a break in the skin, in which case, a small amount of daily antibiotic ointment is helpful. Be sure to wear an SPF if you are going to have sun exposure (UV radiation penetrates clothing so a small amount over the scar is more protective). Best wishes, Dr. Doolabh
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August 24, 2018
Answer: #Scarcare 2 weeks after #breast augmentation Hi. At this time postop, I have my patients use regular soap in the shower and then pat themselves dry and apply a silicone based scar gel. I have found that other products, such as hibiclens antiseptic, alcohol, peroxide, etc. are too irritating to the young scar. Infection is not a problem unless you have a break in the skin, in which case, a small amount of daily antibiotic ointment is helpful. Be sure to wear an SPF if you are going to have sun exposure (UV radiation penetrates clothing so a small amount over the scar is more protective). Best wishes, Dr. Doolabh
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August 24, 2018
Answer: Incision healing after breast augmentation. Thank you for your question! Each surgeon has his/her own protocol for post-procedure care, however here at Capizzi, M.D. we tell patients that they can shower the morning after surgery with warm water and their normal soap regime. You do not need to scrub the incision site or apply alcohol or hydrogen peroxide to it. It is very normal for the incision site to become reddened and raised so I tell patients that Biocorneum (a medical grade silicone gel) should be applied two times per day for 12 weeks to help with the coloration and texture of the scar. If you have any further questions or concerns I recommend reaching out to your plastic surgeon. Best of luck!
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August 24, 2018
Answer: Incision healing after breast augmentation. Thank you for your question! Each surgeon has his/her own protocol for post-procedure care, however here at Capizzi, M.D. we tell patients that they can shower the morning after surgery with warm water and their normal soap regime. You do not need to scrub the incision site or apply alcohol or hydrogen peroxide to it. It is very normal for the incision site to become reddened and raised so I tell patients that Biocorneum (a medical grade silicone gel) should be applied two times per day for 12 weeks to help with the coloration and texture of the scar. If you have any further questions or concerns I recommend reaching out to your plastic surgeon. Best of luck!
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