No one ever gives a clear TIME LINE when it comes to scar treatment and it scares me. Can a Dr give a detailed clear time line of scar treatment/management (for best results), going from Day of surgery to... when it's relevant to stop giving details ? Please... :(... (for Drs using DRAINS and removing them on day 3) PS. Please don't tell me to ask my surgeon. I did and he wasn't helpful nor thorough nor knowledgeable about anything beyond the fact I need to keep them clean lol
January 11, 2022
Answer: Scar treatment after surgery Your statement comes as a little surprise? A scar management is important part of post-operatrive care and instructions. We usually encourage patient to start scar management with silicone based remedies (gels, creams, tapes) as soon as sutures are removed, which is in average 10 days or so. It should continue for months in (6-12) in order to see full benefits. Hope this helps. Good luck.
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January 11, 2022
Answer: Scar treatment after surgery Your statement comes as a little surprise? A scar management is important part of post-operatrive care and instructions. We usually encourage patient to start scar management with silicone based remedies (gels, creams, tapes) as soon as sutures are removed, which is in average 10 days or so. It should continue for months in (6-12) in order to see full benefits. Hope this helps. Good luck.
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January 11, 2022
Answer: Scar treatment Dear MissDespe, scar prevention begins in the OR during the surgery when I meticulously close wounds in multiple layers in order to reduce tension and reduce scars width. I tape my incisions during the early postoperative period to reduce micromotions of the tissues so the incision can heal earlier. I also use compression garments and later Biocorneum gel. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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January 11, 2022
Answer: Scar treatment Dear MissDespe, scar prevention begins in the OR during the surgery when I meticulously close wounds in multiple layers in order to reduce tension and reduce scars width. I tape my incisions during the early postoperative period to reduce micromotions of the tissues so the incision can heal earlier. I also use compression garments and later Biocorneum gel. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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