Best incision scar cream/ gel? (photos)

Hello Virginia. If you're recently post-surgery ( less than 3 weeks), then you may be better off with Embrace. I have been using it on breast lift and breast augmentation and it really works great for my patients. If you're past that time in your recovery, then most other products work about the same. At least, I can't tell the difference from one to the other. Consult with your PS about these options. Best wishes always, Dr. ALDO

Use specific scar maturation products recommended by your surgeon. Patients seem to have their own opinions on this touting everything from Pure Vit E, Coco butter, to Aloe Vera, etc but most have minimal benefit other than keeping the scar hydrated. Although hydration is important there are better, scientifically studied products with greater efficacy. Most of the scientific articles written about this subject indicate that topical silicone gel or silicone sheets work the best. The best product available in my opinion is the Embrace Scar Therapy System by Neodyne BioSciences, Inc. available in many surgeons’ offices. Essentially this is an adherent silicone sheeting pre-stretched when applied so as to offload tension on the scar. For areas that are not applicable for this product (e.g. smaller areas or on the face), I prefer BioCorneum or Kelo-Cote products There are a lot of products to choose from, but silicone should be one of the key ingredients. Although Mederma, an onion extract derivative active ingredient rather than mainly silicone based may help, primarily silicone based products are better and many also contain other ingredients that may be synergistic (hydrocortisone or other steroid, Vitamin E, Sunscreen, etc).. If the reader has problems obtaining these they can call my office. Patient compliance is also critical – use often and according to directions or it will not work optimally. NEVER apply products without first discussing them with your surgeon.

In my experience, silicone gel are generally all beneficial. I recommend to my patients to use them on clean dry skin once or twice daily. Ive seen good results with both products