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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. KaramanoukianRealself100 Surgeon
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.
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, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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.
Check in with your plastic surgeon for his recommendation. Every surgeon has his or her own protocol in regards to scar management.
Compromised circulation to the nipple and Areola is always a concern after breast lift. Most of the time the circulation is very dependable and works just fine but every once in a while we see what you are seeing. It sounds like your doctor is taking all of the appropriate steps. The chamber m...
I am sorry to hear about your concerns. At 15 days post op, you are in the very early stages of healing. Your breasts appear to be sitting high on your chest, which is normal at this stage, however this is what is causing them to look smaller. Once your implants begin to drop and settle, you...
HI. I hear your concerns. I do place much faith in the Vectra imaging system. I feel that it's more of a marketing tool than a fair reproduction of an eva;uation. It should never take the place of a plastic surgeon's experience nor decision making. Interesting enough, you state "I selected ...
