Breast lift with implants. When can I start using my biocorneum scar cream?

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.

For surgical scars, I would use Plato's Scar Serum twice daily to help smooth out new and old scars on the skin. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles

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.

Thanks so much for reaching out. Are usually start scar cream once the bones are fully healed. This is usually at around 2 to 3 weeks after surgery. However waiting to four weeks doesn't seem like a problem to me.

  I hope this helps :-) 

Thank you for your question.  The answer will vary depending on whom you ask.  In my practice, I will start around 1-2 weeks after surgery as long as there are no areas of delayed healing.  Week 4 is not unreasonable.   Good luck.  

Thanks for your questions.  I typically have my patients use a silicone scar tape (Mepitac, Embrace) beginning as soon as all the crusting/scabbing is mostly gone (usually between 2-3 weeks post-op). In my opinion, silicone tape/sheeting products provide much more optimal coverage/contact than a gel ever could.  I do really like silicone gels (BioCorneum, Kelo-Cote, etc) for facial scars where they are much less noticeable than a piece of tape or sheeting.  Your plastic surgeon may have a very sensible reason for not recommending silicone scar treatment for your particular case until 4 weeks.  I would encourage you to discuss with your surgeon.  Best wishes!Dr. Brown

It sounds like your surgeon has a specific plan of treatment, and you are best to follow his recommendations.

Congratulations on your recent surgery!
In our practice, we usually maintain tape dressings for 4 weeks after the procedure. The tapes keep the incisions clean,  provide gentle support of the healing tissue, and provide compression to the skin surface, affecting scar development. Once the healing scar is strong enough to support itself, various topical moisturizers may help. If you have a thick scarring tendency, consider silicone gel sheeting application to provide continued compression after tape removal.
Best wishes!