I'm 2.5 weeks PO open Rhinoplasty - my scar is quite red, what is the best facial scar cream?

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I'm 2.5 weeks PO open rhinoplasty - my scar is quite red, what is the best facial scar cream?

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you very much for enquire.It's too early to make value judgments with only 2.5 weeks after a rhinoplasty.Swelling after a rhinoplasty depends of the surgery complexity.In this regard, the nasal swelling Post-op It can last from two weeks to two months.To reduce this swelling, I recommend you perform delicates daily lymphatic drainage massage therapy over the face (around the nose) avoid sun exposure, and take pain/inflamation pills, as your surgeron precribe you.Kind regards, Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Jenifer L. Henderson, MD · Answer

Scar redness (erythema) at 2.5 weeks postop is not unusual, redness typically fades with time.  The more fair you are, the longer a scar seems to stay red.  Protect your scar from excessive sun exposure and a scar fade cream/gel may help.  I like Biocorneum, it is a scar gel that you put on the area two times per day, as the gel dries it creates an invisible silcone sheet over the scar.  It also contains an SPF for sun protection.  Hope that helps!

Stephen P. Smith, Jr., MD · Answer

Redness in an incision is a normal part of the early healing process.
There is mild benefit from using scar gels that contain silicone however, these
may minimally improve the redness of the incision line. A treatment with a
pulsed dye laser (595nm) can help clear the redness sooner. If you are
concerned about the appearance of the scar I recommend contacting your surgeon
so that the scar can be assessed and a treatment plan can be discussed.

Kailash Narasimhan, MD · Answer

Dear AshleyrebeccaFor redness in the columellar area , at around 2.5 weeks is normal as these scars can be red and in this area there is pronounced edema typically.  A bio oil is appropriate or a scar fade cream, make sure you surgeon has a look to make sure it is just normal scarring.  Good luck!

Robert S. Schmidt, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. In my practice, I encourage patients to start scar creams after the second week following surgery. There are a lot of options, but any silicone-based scar cream will do. Make sure you're putting on sunscreen when you go outside. For more on scar care, check out my blog post!

David Reinstadler, MD · Answer

It is totally normal to have some redness at the incision site for up a month or so. At that point, the incision will start to even out and the redness will improve. There are many options but speak with your surgeon directly. If one of mypatients scar is still red around the 4-6 week mark, I usually can improve it with a quick laser treatment. You are a bit early for that so I would suggest keeping it moisturized and I have my patients use something called Biocorneum which is a scar cream and sunscreen. Best of luck

George S. Miguel, DO · Answer

Very normal to have a red scar. I also recommend aquaphor. It's a nice water based clear solution that helps with moisture. Scars heal faster when they are kept moist. At this point, you can also use makeup with helps but this can take up to 3 months to fully resolve. Good luck! Dr Miguel

Frederick G. Weniger, MD, FACS, MBA · Answer

Thank you for the question.  It is normal for your scar to be red at this time.  Every Practice has different protocols for scar care.  At our office I prefer Biocorneum, which is a silicone scar cream with sunscreen.  Talk with your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to discuss their scar protocol. Best Wishes

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD · Answer

All scars are red at two weeks,  If you are all healed you can try a camouflage make up.  Green foundation covers pink.

Satyen Undavia, MD · Answer

Great question Ashley. There are a few options, a good over the counter option is Mederma or Scarguard. The product that I recommend for patients if they want the best is BioCoreium. It is more expensive but it provides a silicone base as well as SPF protection. Good luck!

I'm 2.5 weeks PO open Rhinoplasty - my scar is quite red, what is the best facial scar cream?

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