Is silicone gel good for redness from a surgical scar? how long does it take to fade to normal skin color?

May 3, 2019
Asked By:Alinamor29 in East Aurora, NY

Greetings dear drs I have done rhinoplasty about 3 weeks and i have some redness at the both alar site wich is from alaroplasty and also collumelar incision site redness ,, could you tell me if I use bepanthol anti scar gel (from bayer) is it useful to make this redness fade away especialy from the alar site (left site wich the cut is somewhat far from the attachment of skin to my alar site please recomend me some best products that i can use in this stage Best regards

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May 6, 2019

Answer: Silicone Gel For Scar Care

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Answer: Silicone Gel For Scar Care

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May 8, 2019

Answer: Rhinoplasty

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May 8, 2019

Answer: Rhinoplasty

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May 7, 2019

Answer: Post op medication

May 7, 2019

Answer: Post op medication

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