Incisions: can I start to use silicone strips? (photo)

Thank you for your question.  Typically I recommend my patients to wait about 3 weeks after surgery to start using their choice of scar treatment.  Each surgeon though will have their own recommendations and I would suggest following their instructions.  Best of luck to you. 

Thank you for your question! Based on your photo, it is ok to start using the silicone scar strips or silicone scar cream. Typically, I advise that my patients wait until all of the dermabond surgical glue comes off of the incision, which typically takes a few weeks, to start any scar treatment. But as soon as the glue is off and the incision is completely closed and healed, it is ok to start scar treatment. I recommend discussing specific post op instructions with your plastic surgeon. Best of luck!

I have my patients wait until their incisions are fully healed which is usually around 3 weeks. You should get clearance from your surgeon before you start apply silicone. good luck.

Hello,Thank you for your question. I usually tell patients to start scar care treatment 3 weeks post-surgery, when the incisions have healed. I would recommend speaking to your surgeon as they may have a different post-operative protocol.All the best.

You should follow any post-op guidelines recommended by your doctor as he/she knows your particular case best and in depth. That said, generally it is best to wait until your incisions are fully healed, which usually takes about a month. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your post-op care you should consult your doctor.