Scar tissue and redness 4 months post op. Can I do anything to speed up my recovery?

Dear Jschau1980,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Jeff.  I appreciate your concern, but it is still somewhat early in your recovery process. It can take as long as 6 to 12 months for all scar tissue to settle down. The steroid injections are a good idea and I would also use over-the-counter scar creams to help scar maturation. Stay in contact with your plastic surgeon and try to be patient and optimistic. Best of luck.

Thank you for sharing your question.  In most instances only time will ultimately soften your scars to result in your final results.  I would recommend gentle massage of your tissues to help the process and maintain close contact with your surgeon to ensure a smooth recovery.  After about 6 months your long-term results will be known and the decision for any revision procedure can be had.  Hope this helps.