Alternative to Mepiform tape?

From my patients I like to recommend silicone stickers, as they do a great job of decreasing scars.  They can be found in the scar section of any pharmacy. Best of luck!Dr. SubbioBoard-Certified Plastic SurgeonNewtown Square/Philadelphia, PA

Congratulations on your recent breast augmentation! Mepiform is hard to find at regular stores, but perhaps some Steri-Strips will be easier to find. On the other hand, waiting a few days to get more tape from your surgeon is pretty reasonable. You should ask your plastic surgeon first before putting anything new on the incision. Best, Dr. ALDO

Thank you for your question. Remember, it is best to be seen in person by a double-board-certified plastic surgeon for precise diagnosis and treatment.

Hello,

My typical scar reduction regiment is to use steri-strips for the first 2-3 weeks, then have my patients use Bio-Corneum or Mederma.  These products are more convenient than tape and applying them involves digital pressure which helps smooth the scar areas.

As with any of your care, you should clear everything with your plastic surgeon first. 

Many people benefit from scar treatment (not all because some people heal fine without them and some make poor scars regardless) and there are a few available. Silicone is the main "ingredient" in most.

We give our patients Biocorneum, which is applied twice a day, has built in sunscreen, and is great.

Scar Away is over the counter, and it is placed on scars like tape, like mepiform.

NuGel is similar to Scar Away, and available online. 

Just check with your doctor first!

I use mepiform tape on almost all my patients, especially when the incision line is under some tension, like a tummy tuck. On an inframammary incision for breast augmentation, especially 3 weeks postop I don't think you need any kind of wound tape. This incision line heals beautifully without any additional care as it is in a natural skin fold and is not under any tension.