Can I use bio-oil and silicone scar sheets in the same day?

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I got the approval from my plastic surgeon to start scar therapy on Feb 2. My Dr. said I can do whatever pleases me( silicone sheets, bio oil, Vit E, Maderna, etc). I’m wondering if I can moisturize with bio oil in the morning and then wait some time for the skin to absorb and then put silicone sheets on the incision site of my breast augmentation scars. Would this be okay?

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

You should be able to use the two scar therapies in the same day.  Be sure to keep in mind that the key to the success of these therapies is using them consistently.  If you have questions or concerns with the treatment reach out to your surgeon.

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACS · Answer

See if your surgeon agrees. Skin does like moisture. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA

James Lacey, MD · Answer

I recommend silicone sheets in my practice, this gets excellent results on it's own and bio-oil is not usually needed.

Irena Karanetz, MD · Answer

Hello,
Thank you for the question. 
Proper scar management is an important part of wound healing process following breast augmentation surgery.
I typically recommend patients to start using silicone scar sheets at 2-3 weeks after surgery. Specifically, I would apply silicone scar sheet to the scar in the morning and wear it all day long (for best results) and at night, remove the silicone scar sheet and apply bio oil/aquaphor/or mederma by massaging it into the scar to hep break down scar tissue.
I hope this helps.Best regards, Dr. Karanetz
Dr. Irena KaranetzBreast Fellowship-TrainedBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

Mark Baldwin, MBBS · Answer

There's no need to wait for the bio oil to absorb, it isn't doing anything anyway! But heaps of patients use a lotion in or before showering, rinse off the residual, then apply silicon.

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