Do most doctors recommend putting tape over your incisions after breast lift surgery for scar reduction?

Every surgeon has her/his own way of managing incisions. There are numerous options of tapes, silicone sheeting, topical creams that have a benefit in scar maturartion. You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person and be very realistic about your potential cosmetic result.

Keep in mind that following the advice from a surgeon on this or any other website who proposes to tell you exactly what to do without examining you, physically feeling the tissue, assessing your desired outcome, taking a full medical history, and discussing the pros and cons of each operative procedure would not be in your best interest. I would suggest your plastic surgeon be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) that you trust and are comfortable with.

Robert Singer, MD FACS

La Jolla, California

Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and RF therapy to help reduce the longterm effects of the scarring. Keloids, hypertrophic scars, widened scars, red scars, and hyperpigmented scars all require scar modulation with topical creams followed by lasers and RF therapy. Topical skincare should be directed to a specific need, whether for pigmentation or hypertrophy and our office can guide you through the process to obtain the correct Plato’s Scar cream or Melarase cream for hypertrophy and discoloration. In terms of lasers, we would employ the vbeam laser for redness, Venus Viva RF, PRP microneedling, chemical peels, and Morpheus 8, fractional erbium, or fractional co2. All of these have their individual benefits. Most of all, we recommend you visit a solid plastic surgeon who understands surgical scar revision, laser therapy, and RF therapy for scars.

Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Hello,
And thank you for the question.
I typically start all my patients after breast lift/reduction surgery on scar treatment regimen which involves application of silicone scar sheets/gel and scar massage beginning at 2-3 weeks after surgery.
Silicone scar sheets have been shown in multiple scientific studies to help soften and flatten the scars, so that they appear closer to skin's natural color and texture. Silicone scar sheet/gel also hydrates the skin and can reduce itching and discomfort associated with scars.
I hope this helps. I hope this helps. Best regards, Dr. Karanetz
Dr. Irena KaranetzFellowship-TrainedBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon