Is pure hyaluronic acid mixed with water okay to put on my scars?

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3 weeks post op from tummy tuck, breast surgery and Lipo. I have been drinking pure hyaluronic acid mixed with water for a while now and i was wondering if I make a paste up of water and HA would it be good to help the healing process, elasticity of my skin/scars? I do use it on my face. And also I got a laser burn during Lipo could I put it on that? Thankyou

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Any wound management postoperatively is the responsibility of your surgeon. I personally cannot see any benefit in putting hyaluronic acid on a healing scar. Conversely I don't see any harm.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

This question is best answered by your surgeon as he/she is most familiar with the details of your surgery and how you've been progressing through recovery.  Scar treatments vary and your surgeon will need to verify that your incisions are healed to the point that beginning scar treatment is okay.

Is pure hyaluronic acid mixed with water okay to put on my scars?

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