Can dermapen be used on breast lift and tummy tuck scars?

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Can dermapen be used to smooth out bumpiness (dents) from bbl fat transfer? If so, how long after healing can dermapen start to be used and how many sessions would be recommended?

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

Your #healing will continue for 2-3 months following the procedure(s) as the #scars will be evolving. If my patients have concerns that something is unusual about their healing process, it is important for them to call the office and discuss these concerns or come in to be examined. Also some severe scars can be treated with re-excision, laser, kenalog/5-FU injections, creams, silicone strips and other methods to reduce and improve healing. Additionally, scar therapy with scar maturation products (e.g. BioCorneum or Embrace) are suggested for managing scars. However, we recommend you wait to use scar improving products until a few weeks following your surgery.

Ronald Levine, MD · Answer

You need to wait at least until the incision lines have fully healed, so about 4-6 months is recommended. Microneedling is a relatively superficial treatment so it won't have any effect on irregular contours below the skin's surface. Therefore, bumps caused by fat won't be improved. You'll most likely need to see your surgeon about these. As with any nonsurgical treatment, it's difficult to predict how many sessions one would need to see an improvement.

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