When Can I Start Using Silicone Sheets over Scars?

September 22, 2013
Asked By:Amy1976 in Tustin, CA

I am 8 days post op from a revision on inner thighs and stomach, the surgeon left the incisions open this time. It seems to me they are closed, I've changed the steri strips several times. Is is ok to start using the silicone sheets to dimish the scars at this point? I am still in compression and reston foam, but seems this surgeon made a lot of incisions and they're not that small, I'd like to start any scar fading system ASAP so it dissapears faster. Any product anyone recommends?

Answers (5)

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Answer: Liposuction revision and scars

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September 29, 2013

Answer: Silicone gel or sheeting

Kevin Brenner, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 29, 2013

Answer: Silicone gel or sheeting

Kevin Brenner, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 25, 2013

Answer: When Can I Start Using Silicone Sheets over Scars?

Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 25, 2013

Answer: When Can I Start Using Silicone Sheets over Scars?

Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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September 25, 2013

Answer: Products to improve scarring do not work.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 25, 2013

Answer: Products to improve scarring do not work.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 24, 2013

Answer: Scar management

September 24, 2013

Answer: Scar management

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