Retin-A cream on TT scar, Would this help with the scars appearance? (photos)

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Hey Doctors :-) I hope you all are having a fantastic week! I Have a question concerning my scar. It's not bad at all, but I would love for it to resolve the best way possible. Would it be wise to use the Retin-A cream 1% on my scar? I've included some pictures for your review. Thank you! ~Samantha

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Mother of Dobermans,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I recommend my patients to use silicone scar gel twice per day. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

In general, scarring is a product of genetics. Some people are good scar formers, and others are poorer scar formers. I always minimize the scars to minimize the likelihood of poor scars. There is no one best therapy for scars. Silicone sheets, Mederma, and Bicorneum are reasonable and popular options.  I recommend that the scar therapy begin after the scars have healed and there are no open areas, which usually takes 4 - 6 weeks.

Gary L. Ross, MBChB, FRCS · Answer

I personally wouldn't recommend Retin A cream. Best to run this by your PS and follow his/her instructions as there are a variety of scar creams and massage recommendations that vary between surgeons.

Jack Peterson, MD · Answer

I would recommend a scar treatment plan that begins at one month if you are healing well. We use silicone scar sheeting and biocorneum topical scar compound, vitamin E oil and scar massage. You will continue treatment as incision is still pink and immature. Check with you PS on the treatment they recommend

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

You might get a better result using a scar cream.  There are several over the counter creams, plus vitamin E oil works well, also.  Rub in the direction of the scar.  Check in with your surgeon for instructions on scar management.

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