Hi there, I’m a little over a week post op and my surgeon gave me the OK to use silicone scar sheets over my scars right now, but it’s only convenient to apply them on my vertical scar. Can I use coconut oil to keep my areola scars and underneath my breasts horizontal scar hydrated? Thank you!
April 13, 2018
Answer: Postoperative protocol Dear caitlinash,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
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April 13, 2018
Answer: Postoperative protocol Dear caitlinash,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
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April 13, 2018
Answer: Scar treatment immediately post op All Plastic Surgeons have their own protocol regarding incisions immediately post. My general rule is do as little as possible. So the answer to your question is no, do not do that without approval from your surgeon. It is amazing how many problems are created by well-meaning application of what sounds like a good idea. Keeping it simple avoids much of this. I once had a patient who heard that vitamin E oil was great for incisions. She came in with the worst case of inflammation similar to Poison Oak I had ever seen, Turns out she forgot she was allergic to fish (the source of vitamin E oil). Also, unless it is specifically used in medical treatments, the manufacture of some of these things may be in question. I would keep it simple and keep your surgeon well informed.
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April 13, 2018
Answer: Scar treatment immediately post op All Plastic Surgeons have their own protocol regarding incisions immediately post. My general rule is do as little as possible. So the answer to your question is no, do not do that without approval from your surgeon. It is amazing how many problems are created by well-meaning application of what sounds like a good idea. Keeping it simple avoids much of this. I once had a patient who heard that vitamin E oil was great for incisions. She came in with the worst case of inflammation similar to Poison Oak I had ever seen, Turns out she forgot she was allergic to fish (the source of vitamin E oil). Also, unless it is specifically used in medical treatments, the manufacture of some of these things may be in question. I would keep it simple and keep your surgeon well informed.
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