I've looked up this question and I've only found a few answers and they tend to go back and forth... So I am wondering because next month I'm getting a tummy tuck and I want the best results achievable for scare reduction. Eventually I'll get laser treatment after a year as I believe it helped tremendously on my forehead scar... But in the meantime I was wondering what I should do, tape or silicone sheets... Or both? Or one first and then the other.... Idk... Please help. Thanks!
Answer: Post Surgical Scar Therapy Hello,When you understand the concept, then the answer is easy. Incisions start out without any strength, relying entirely on sutures to keep them closed. Hours after surgery, clotting proteins are secreted into the incisions that form 'glue', but with little strength. Over the course of weeks the glue is replaced with immature scar tissue: mostly irregular collagen laid down haphazardly, along with inflammatory white cells and very small blood vessels. This early scar is weak and prone to widening or developing an overgrowth phenomenon known as hypertrophy, especially in conditions of high tension. Over the course of months, the immature scar matures into strong scar tissue with almost no cells or blood vessels, and a lot of organized collagen. So, applying that knowledge to scar care, you need mechanical support in the first 2 to 3 months; silicone sheeting or silicone gels/creams won't support the incision as well as tape. Although paper tape like Micropore is fine, I prefer Hypafix for its elastic and porous qualities. Hypafix can be purchased on Amazon cheaply. Best of luck!
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Answer: Post Surgical Scar Therapy Hello,When you understand the concept, then the answer is easy. Incisions start out without any strength, relying entirely on sutures to keep them closed. Hours after surgery, clotting proteins are secreted into the incisions that form 'glue', but with little strength. Over the course of weeks the glue is replaced with immature scar tissue: mostly irregular collagen laid down haphazardly, along with inflammatory white cells and very small blood vessels. This early scar is weak and prone to widening or developing an overgrowth phenomenon known as hypertrophy, especially in conditions of high tension. Over the course of months, the immature scar matures into strong scar tissue with almost no cells or blood vessels, and a lot of organized collagen. So, applying that knowledge to scar care, you need mechanical support in the first 2 to 3 months; silicone sheeting or silicone gels/creams won't support the incision as well as tape. Although paper tape like Micropore is fine, I prefer Hypafix for its elastic and porous qualities. Hypafix can be purchased on Amazon cheaply. Best of luck!
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Answer: Tummy tuck scars You should follow your surgeons advice regarding what to use on your tummy tuck scars. Personally I don’t like tape because you could get blisters or tape burns.
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Answer: Tummy tuck scars You should follow your surgeons advice regarding what to use on your tummy tuck scars. Personally I don’t like tape because you could get blisters or tape burns.
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April 14, 2018
Answer: Tummy tuck incision Dear antone27216,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I recommend my patients to start with Biocorneum 6 weeks after the surgery. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD
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April 14, 2018
Answer: Tummy tuck incision Dear antone27216,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I recommend my patients to start with Biocorneum 6 weeks after the surgery. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD
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May 12, 2021
Answer: Tape for tummy tuck scar Our approach is neither Micropore nor silicone sheets right away. First, women get (from us) a whole brand new roll of skin friendly Smith & Nephew Hypa-fix tape. Hypafix sticks through water, is flexible, and doesn't smell bad and need frequent changing like Micropore. Our patients also get a custom fitted Belladeena garment which controls scar tension and shapes their hourglass body over 8 weeks after tummy tuck. We trade Hypafix for Biodermis Epiderm silicone sheet (which our office supplies) about 8 weeks after. Many scars DISAPPEAR (I have trouble finding the scar or seeing it after 3 months).
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May 12, 2021
Answer: Tape for tummy tuck scar Our approach is neither Micropore nor silicone sheets right away. First, women get (from us) a whole brand new roll of skin friendly Smith & Nephew Hypa-fix tape. Hypafix sticks through water, is flexible, and doesn't smell bad and need frequent changing like Micropore. Our patients also get a custom fitted Belladeena garment which controls scar tension and shapes their hourglass body over 8 weeks after tummy tuck. We trade Hypafix for Biodermis Epiderm silicone sheet (which our office supplies) about 8 weeks after. Many scars DISAPPEAR (I have trouble finding the scar or seeing it after 3 months).
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April 14, 2018
Answer: Micropore tape or silicone sheets for tummy tuck?
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April 14, 2018
Answer: Micropore tape or silicone sheets for tummy tuck?
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