Best silicone scar sheets or lotion for post-op breast surgery?

Question

Having my surgery in two weeks, inframmary incision. I’m looking to purchase some silicone scar sheet because I’ve heard great things about them. However I’m open to any kind of lotions etc you may suggest or had a good experience with.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and RF therapy to help reduce the longterm effects of the scarring. Keloids, hypertrophic scars, widened scars, red scars, and hyperpigmented scars all require scar modulation with topical creams followed by lasers and RF therapy. Topical skincare should be directed to a specific need, whether for pigmentation or hypertrophy and our office can guide you through the process to obtain the correct Plato’s Scar cream or Melarase cream for hypertrophy and discoloration. In terms of lasers, we would employ the vbeam laser for redness, Venus Viva RF, PRP microneedling, chemical peels, and Morpheus 8, fractional erbium, or fractional co2. All of these have their individual benefits. Most of all, we recommend you visit a solid plastic surgeon who understands surgical scar revision, laser therapy, and RF therapy for scars. 
 
Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear laudygirl954,
I understand your concern. It is best that you consult your plastic surgeon regarding post operative care and management (i.e including massage techniques and timing) specific to your case. Your surgeon knows your condition well and has preferences on when and what to use for faster healing and recovery. Post operative care and management depends on the type of surgery performed and the technique used during surgery among other factors.It is best, however, that you follow your plastic surgeon's advice on post operative care management for a smooth and faster healing and recovery.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question. Either treatment works well as long as you are diligent in using one or the other.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

There are many good scar products available over the counter.  Silicone sheets, Mederma, and Scar Guard are popular ones to use with good results.

Douglas McGeorge, FRCS(Plast) · Answer

The only scar treatment with level one science behind it is Solution for Scars.
In randomised, double blinded trials it has been shown to produce less thick scars, less red scars and scars that are more pliable and better hydrated.
Importantly, further significant improvement is gained from using the cream around the intended site of a surgical scar, for a week in advance of surgery.  
It is made by a UK firm, Science of Skin, and should be available, either through the company or on Amazon.

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