What lotion do you recommend post augmentation?

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On my list of instructions my dr recommends a "light weight unscented" body lotion to gently hydrate my breasts post op as they heal. I picked up cetaphyl unscented lotion and was wondering what you guys use/recommend..? Open to suggestions or anything that has worked for you! Please and thank you! Loving my girls I want to hydrate them properly! I am loving that breastfeeding stretch marks seem to have plumped and disappeared with this augmentation :)

Vaishali B. Doolabh, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi. Cetaphyl is a great choice.  Other options include Neutrogena or Strivectin.  Moisturizing helps avoid new stretchmarks and the massage is useful for reducing swelling, relaxing the pectoralis muscle, etc.   Good luck!

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Hello,Any gentle, unscented lotion should be fine. I don't place any restrictions on the type of lotions my patients can use post op however I do advise you keep lotion & oil away from steri strips so that they stay intact.All the best

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and congratulations on your breast augmentation.  I recommend a non-comedogenic, hypoallergenic, hydrating and unscented lotion or oil.  This can include cetaphil or fractionated coconut oil.  Hope this helps.

Norman M. Rowe, MD · Answer

Good afternoon,when it comes to suggestions for lotions post surgery I always reccomend cetaphyl. Neutrogena is another great option but if you have already bought Cetaphyl I would just stick to that.

Douglas Taranow, DO, FACOS · Answer

Congrats on having your procedure.I agree with what you are using.  Unscented lotion for the first week or two then any lotion youlike afterwards.  The stretch marks always become more visible in the first few weeks post op , then appear as they did pre-op (sometimes even better looking).Follow your Plastic Surgeons instructions and you will do well.Best oif luck.Dr. T

What lotion do you recommend post augmentation?

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