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I suggest patients tape their scars with paper tape (such as micropore) or silicon tape for up to 3 months post surgery. After that then massage with moisturiser (such as sorbolene) or scar creams (such as Bio Oil) is useful. Many patients prefer to start the massage sooner - that is ok with me too and I encourage patients to massage the area away from the scar as soon as 2 weeks post op, and the scar itself from around 6 weeks if no longer keen on using the tape on the scar.Kind regards,Dean
I usually tell patient to wait ~3 weeks prior to using scar creams or massage of the scars. Prior to that time, disruption of the surgical repair is more common than improvement in the scars.
Hi, and thank you for your query. Post-operative swelling following a tummy tuck will last for around six months, so the true outcome cannot yet be ascertained. Please continue to follow all guidance from your surgeon as to post-operative care, and if, after a few more months, you are still...
The tissues inside your abdomen can get pushed up against your diaphragm and stomach from the muscle tightening, giving a feeling like your pants are too tight and you just ate Thanksgiving dinner. Try small frequent meals but do not try to "over eat" to somehow compensate. (Over-eating will ...
Very unlikely that hair growth would occur after surgery. Hair does grow at different cycles and with most people paying attention to an area of their body that just had surgery will notice anatomy that has always been there but never paid attention to.
