When could I start using bio oil to start the fading process on my scars for my breast lift and augmentation?

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I had a breast uplift with augmentation 12 days ago. The scars are good and definitely not as bad as I thought they would be. But obviously I have an anchor scar.

Sacha Obaid, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question! For my patients, I use surgical glue on the incisions, which takes about 3 weeks to come off on its own. When they glue completely falls off of the incisions, I recommend that my patients start using a silicone based scar cream, such as Biocorneum. Silicone is one of the key ingredients proven to optimize scar fading over time. I hope this helps!

Stephen T. Greenberg, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you danielle_greenwood for your question and congratulations on your recent surgery. Typically I recommend my patients to start scar cream about 2.5 weeks post surgery.  I would recommend you consult with your doctor and follow their protocol.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and RF therapy to help reduce the longterm effects of the scarring. Keloids, hypertrophic scars, widened scars, red scars, and hyperpigmented scars all require scar modulation with topical creams followed by lasers and RF therapy. Topical skincare should be directed to a specific need, whether for pigmentation or hypertrophy and our office can guide you through the process to obtain the correct Plato’s Scar cream or Melarase cream for hypertrophy and discoloration. In terms of lasers, we would employ the vbeam laser for redness, Venus Viva RF, PRP microneedling, chemical peels, and Morpheus 8, fractional erbium, or fractional co2. All of these have their individual benefits. Most of all, we recommend you visit a solid plastic surgeon who understands surgical scar revision, laser therapy, and RF therapy for scars. 
 
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Dr. Karamanoukian
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Carolina Restrepo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Every surgeon will have his/her own preferences as to recovery for specific procedures.  I have patients wear a soft bra after breast augmentation for a few weeks to splint everything, and at that point the scars are generally very stable and we move to normal bras (or none) and long term scar management.  Most important is a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon regarding this procedure.  Don’t settle for less!

Navid Jallali, MB ChB (Hons), MD, FRCS (Plast) · Answer

Thank you for posting your question. I would consult your surgeon as each have their own protocol. I generally do not recommend massaging the scar till six weeks after surgery.

Miguel Delgado, MD · Answer

This is something you should discuss with your surgeon as each surgeon has their own protocol. For my patients I have them wait until their incisions are completely healed, usually about 10 days and then I have them start using silicone sheeting cut to fit. Good luck.

N. Bill Aydin, MD · Answer

Congratulations on your surgery.  Every surgeon has slightly different post op instructions, I would say wait 3-4 weeks to start applying anything to improve the appearance of your scar.  But you should confirm with your surgeon as he knows best for you.Best of luck to you.

Christopher J. Davidson, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Although post operative instructions do vary from one plastic surgeon to another, my advice is to wait a full 4 weeks before scar treatment.  Best of luck.

Francis Johns, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.I typically allow 3 weeks for the scar to heal before I allow patients to use anything on them.  You are still a little early in the healing process. I would wait another week or so, before you start applying anything to the scars. You do not want to put something on that might cause an infection or irritation to the scar while it is healing. Good luck.

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Hi Danielle. Congratulations on your recent breast lift! I’m so glad you’re already thinking ahead to scar therapy. However, at 12 days it’s too early. My patients start scar therapy around 21 to 24 days. I suggest you follow up with your surgeon and discuss. Good luck: Dr. Aldo

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