What's the best post-op scar cream?

There are a lot of different products out there to improve the appearance of scars. i recommend silicone tape. Scaraway is a good product. Simply cut the pad down to strips which will cover the scar. you can wear the same piece for even a week or so. Just leave it on. you can shower with it in place. wear it continuously for three months.

Each scar is different and your surgeon will need to evaluate how you heal following the procedure. In general, the use of topical silicone based products have been shown to benefit the ultimate outcome of scars.

Dear Summer,   The first step in obtaining nice scar after tummy tuck surgery, is to have surgery performed by an experienced and skilled board certified plastic surgeon, who will be able to place the scar low and in the groin crease. Also, your surgeon should perform meticulous and strong repair of the wound, in order to prevent spreading and widening of the scar, which can cause hypertrophic scar.   Once, you did your due diligence and chose your surgeon wisely, who did the above mentioned requirement, there is place for applying products on the scar that will help it to mature and heal nicely. There are many product in the market for that purpose and each doctor has it's own preference. Also, patients respond differently to scar care product.     I recommend to my patients to use Coco butter, Vitamin E, Mederma, Shay butter, which they can apply  singularly or alternate them. One of my staff, who is African American and had multiple surgeries by me, including tummy tuck, used these products and had excellent outcome. You are welcome to call my office and talk to her about it. (JoJo at 703-506-0300 after 9 am)                                           Best of luck,                                                                  Dr Widder