How Long Do I Have to Wait Before Applying Gel on my Scars From Lipo?

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How Long Do I Have to Wait Before Applying Scar Get to Help Fade my Scars from Lipo?

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

I recommend to my patients to start as soon as the suture knots are removed, usually at 10-14 days. At that time you can start putting on the scar  gels or silicone strips. I find them helpful in speeding up the scar maturation process especially in olive or darker skins, Asian,  African American, Mediterranean, and Hispanic populations  as well as  those that have a history of bad scarring populations which have a higher incidence of scar hypertrophy or keloids

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

I specialize in scar therapy and would recommend that my patients start scar management immediately after the sutures are removed. Twice daily application of Plato's Scar Serum should suffice. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Pedy Ganchi, MD · Answer

Liposuction scars are minimal and heal well and inconspicuously.

	If preferred, scar gels may be used as soon as the sutures are removed.

Mennen T. Gallas, MD · Answer

Liposuction incisions are generally very small and tend to fade very nicely for most patients without any additional intervention.  If scar creams/gels are desired, I would wait until the incisions are completely closed.

Mark Taylor, MD · Answer

It is always best to check with the physician who did the procedure for recommendation for post operative care including the use of scar creams and gels.

How Long Do I Have to Wait Before Applying Gel on my Scars From Lipo?

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Answer: Scar creams after lipo

Answer: Scar creams after lipo

Answer: Check with your physician regarding your postoperative care after liposuction.

Answer: Check with your physician regarding your postoperative care after liposuction.

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How Long Do I Have to Wait Before Applying Gel on my Scars From Lipo?

Answers (10)

Answer: Scar creams after lipo

Answer: Scar creams after lipo

Answer: Check with your physician regarding your postoperative care after liposuction.

Answer: Check with your physician regarding your postoperative care after liposuction.

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