I am 19 days post op and I am wondering when I can start using my biocorneum scar creme? My plastic surgeon still has me changing the tape every 2 days with no scar creme? He starts the scar creme at 4 weeks. Is that normal?
May 31, 2017
Answer: Scar Cream After Breast Lift with Implants Every plastic surgeon has their own routine, and reasons for them. There is no absolute answer as to what is the best time. Which is the reason we all have different routines. I start scar gels after one week. But there is nothing wrong with waiting 4 weeks. I would follow your surgeons recommendations because he/she may have a reason they like to wait. Unfortunately, although scar care is important, sometimes no matter what or when scar care is done, you may still develop thick or red scar because of your skin type. Good luck.
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May 31, 2017
Answer: Scar Cream After Breast Lift with Implants Every plastic surgeon has their own routine, and reasons for them. There is no absolute answer as to what is the best time. Which is the reason we all have different routines. I start scar gels after one week. But there is nothing wrong with waiting 4 weeks. I would follow your surgeons recommendations because he/she may have a reason they like to wait. Unfortunately, although scar care is important, sometimes no matter what or when scar care is done, you may still develop thick or red scar because of your skin type. Good luck.
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May 30, 2017
Answer: Scar creams and timing Thanks for your question. There is no absolute answer. Some physicians will start earlier and some later. While the wounds are often sealed to the outside world in 48 hours I personally like to be sure the scars have good strength before they are massaged. In my own practice I start "lotions and potions" at three week, but 4 is reasonable. Most patients don't realize that it is their genetics that plays a key role in how the scar will heal and is often more important than their PS or the scar cream they choose. There is great medical evidence that physical massage of the scars help flatten and soften sooner. I am more a fan of lubricants to assist massage rather than the expensive scar creams. You PS sounds like he has a specific plan. If you have questions about it I suspect he would be happy to share his thinking.Best wishes.
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May 30, 2017
Answer: Scar creams and timing Thanks for your question. There is no absolute answer. Some physicians will start earlier and some later. While the wounds are often sealed to the outside world in 48 hours I personally like to be sure the scars have good strength before they are massaged. In my own practice I start "lotions and potions" at three week, but 4 is reasonable. Most patients don't realize that it is their genetics that plays a key role in how the scar will heal and is often more important than their PS or the scar cream they choose. There is great medical evidence that physical massage of the scars help flatten and soften sooner. I am more a fan of lubricants to assist massage rather than the expensive scar creams. You PS sounds like he has a specific plan. If you have questions about it I suspect he would be happy to share his thinking.Best wishes.
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