How long do you have to wait before using bio oil scar cream after getting a tummy tuck?

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.