A silicone gel or cream or other topical? Silicone scar strips? I am 3 weeks post op and want to minimize redness and encourage scar to heal flat and smooth. Please suggest specific brands as there are so many options. Thank you!
August 25, 2015
Answer: What is the best topical treatment to minimize a submental scar after a lower face/neck lift? Typically the scar will mature and when it does it will flatten, soften, and with time become virtually imperceptible. A significant portion of the maturation occurs in the first several weeks. Scars that are slow to mature can be flattened with the addition of massage and silicone strips (silon.com), or with the injection of Kenalog and/or 5-FU, medications that help treat thickened scar tissue.I hope this helps.
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August 25, 2015
Answer: What is the best topical treatment to minimize a submental scar after a lower face/neck lift? Typically the scar will mature and when it does it will flatten, soften, and with time become virtually imperceptible. A significant portion of the maturation occurs in the first several weeks. Scars that are slow to mature can be flattened with the addition of massage and silicone strips (silon.com), or with the injection of Kenalog and/or 5-FU, medications that help treat thickened scar tissue.I hope this helps.
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August 12, 2015
Answer: Silicone scar gel Thanks for sharing. At three weeks post op you can start using a silicon gel to help with the scar. Biocorneum is a good silicone scar gel. You do need to be committed and use it twice a day for at least 8 weeks. I would use this product on all the facial incisions as well.
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August 12, 2015
Answer: Silicone scar gel Thanks for sharing. At three weeks post op you can start using a silicon gel to help with the scar. Biocorneum is a good silicone scar gel. You do need to be committed and use it twice a day for at least 8 weeks. I would use this product on all the facial incisions as well.
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