Had upper arm lift. What type of oil or cream can I use to help with the scarring?

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What can I use to help with the scarring, What type of oil or cream?

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate your question.

I would recommend that you discuss this question with your surgeon as every surgeon has their own respective post op protocol for his/her patients.  Your surgeon is your best resource as he/she is most familiar with your medical history and how you are healing at this time.

The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.

Best of luck!

Dr. Schwartz

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

#RealSelf100Surgeon

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for inquiring about scar care following an arm lift. The most recommended and effective treatment in the realm of plastic surgery is silicone cream. Apply silicone-based creams 2-3 times daily for around two years. It's noteworthy that silicone creams have been proven to outperform alternatives like bio oils, cocoa butter, and vitamin E. Wishing you the best in your healing process and hope this answers your query.
Sincerely,
Dr. Katzen

Christine A. Hamori, MD · Answer

Arm lift scars tend to become raised and red for several months to almost years after the procedure. I have my patients apply skin colored paper tape to their scars for several months over the length of the arm scar. The tape blends well with most skin types. At 6 weeks, I begin fractional laser treatments to the scars every 6 weeks for 3-4 sessions. If the scars are red, I use a different wavelength laser to fade the red color. It is important to be patient with arm lift scars because they take up to 2 years to look their best.

Christopher T. Maloney Jr., MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. We recommend Biocorneum for scarring. It is the only FDA cleared topical silicone scar treatment on the market.

David Stoker, MD · Answer

We recommend Biocorneum or Mepiform for scars.  Biocorneum is a topical silicone scar treatment with SPF.  Mepiform is a silicone gel sheeting.  Make sure to consult with your surgeon about any product that you are considering using.  Also be mindful about sun exposure as well.

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello,Your incisions need mechanical support in the first three months, not scar gels or oils.  Paper tape, silicone tape, or elastic tape are all good options. Best of luck!

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Greetings and thanks for your questions. The best results I've seen for arms scars have been by using Embrace Scar Therapy. Other than that, I really favor Scarguard. See the link below to learn more. Best wishes, Dr. ALDO

Zachary Farris, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Good options for scars on your arm lift include vitamin E cream, Biocorneum or silicone sheeting.  Please discuss different options with your surgeon.  Good luck.

Jason Brett Lichten, MD · Answer

We recommend silicone sheeting, vitamin E or Scar Recovery from SkinMedica for our patients to use for their postoperative scars.

Timothy A. Janiga, MD, FACS · Answer

I recommend a silicone based dressing for scars. Embrace is a great product and they have a number of products that are designed for cosmetic surgery.  The product is expensive compared to other silicone products and there other product lines that you could try.  Good luck!Timothy A. Janiga MD, FACS

Had upper arm lift. What type of oil or cream can I use to help with the scarring?

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