What is the best way to soften scar tissue from a recent tummy tuck? Besides silicone gel? Tummy Tuck was done October 2014.

I recommend silicone strips. In my experience, they are effective in keeping the redness, itching and swelling under control during recovery.

At this point after a tummy tuck the scar can be massaged.  This will work better than silicone sheets.

I certainly agree with the previous answers that you have received. Silicone sheeting, silicone gel, and scar massage are good choices. One thing that I would add to that list is paper tape. Some of the best scars that I have seen have been the result of paper tape. Paper tape is cheap, simple, and can be worn at all times except when showering or massaging your scars. The tape is commonly used for several months.Other things to be mindful of when taking care of fresh scars are covering the scar from the sun or using sunscreen if the scar cannot be covered.

Thank you for the great question. I use silicone patches or a liquid silicone that has to be applied daily like Scarguard. Silicone creates a moisture barrier and is proven in the literature to be effective. Other over the counter applications like moisturizers can evaporate quickly and be less effective. Hope this helps

Thank you for your question.  Patience is required when dealing with scars after surgery.  Especially at the point where you are now after your procedure.  At 2 months after your surgery, you are most likely feeling great and are back to all your normal activities.  Your scar is now completely healed, but has a long way to go before it attains its final result.  At this point you are in the remodeling phase of healing.  All the collagen that your body has deposited in order to heal your incision is "piled up" like disorganized bricks or building blocks making the scar raised and bumpy.  New blood vessels have formed to assist in healing and this makes the scar and the area immediately around it appear red/pink/darker.  Over the next 4-6 months and even up to 12-18 months after your procedure your body will be continuing to "remodel" your scar.  The scar will become softer, more flat and lighter over time.  There are multiple treatment modalities that can help you to optimize the final appearance of your scars.  Scar massage can help to manually soften your scar.  I recommend to my patients that some form of silicone scar treatment be utilized.  Silicone gels that are applied and then dry to form a barrier and silicone tape are effective.  A newer product that is extremely effective is the Neodyne embrace device which combines and elastic sheeting with silicone to optimize your scar's final appearance.  Best wishes with your continued recovery!

Thank you for your question. It is not uncommon to feel some thickening around the incision after surgery especially in the time frame you are describing. Sometimes the best thing to soften this is massaging the area with or without some body lotion. The mechanic aspect of the massage will hasten the healing process and the remodeling of the collagen of the scar tissue.