Should I be using Neosporin on the site of incision from a Liposuction?

September 3, 2014
Asked By:Lulucat in Los Angeles, CA

Should I be using neosporin on the site of incision? I have a stitch at each incision. Will neosporin help prevent scarring?

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September 8, 2014

Answer: Scar management

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September 8, 2014

Answer: Scar management

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December 15, 2014

Answer: Liposuction scars

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December 15, 2014

Answer: Liposuction scars

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September 8, 2014

Answer: Neosporin on Liposuction Sites

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September 8, 2014

Answer: Neosporin on Liposuction Sites

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September 5, 2014

Answer: No evidence of benefit to a clean incision after liposuction using Neosporin.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 5, 2014

Answer: No evidence of benefit to a clean incision after liposuction using Neosporin.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 4, 2014

Answer: Neosporin

Shim Ching, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 4, 2014

Answer: Neosporin

Shim Ching, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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