Can I put silicone tape over skin medica scar gel for breast lift/augmentation scars?

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Surgical scars can become red, 
hypertrophic, inflamed, and thickened. In our office, we use a 
combination approach that includes pulsed dye laser, Plato's Scar gel 
used twice daily, fractional laser, and Kenalog IIT to reduce the scar. 
Topical therapies are great first-line therapy. 
Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Anthony A. Admire, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes definitely. I have my patients use the same silicone scar gel. The addition of tape isn't usually necessary, but if it's in a high tension area or is starting to become thick, itchy or red, I will use silicone tape as well. Please have your surgeon monitor your incisions closely over the next several months.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear ejrpjr,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD

Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Richard J. Brown, MD · Answer

Great question. The only problem would be the tape not sticking because the Skin Medica gel may prevent that. If you can get it to stick go for it because it can only help.

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

Check in with your plastic surgeon for his recommendation.  Every surgeon has his or her own protocol in regards to scar management.

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