Can I use dermoplast spray on tummy tuck incision for pain and itching? How do you prevent infection?

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Hey I just wanted to know how can I care for a tummy tuck incision while the incision isn't fully closed yet? How do I prevent infection?

N. Bill Aydin, MD · Answer

If your scar isn't fully closed yet don't put anything on it without speaking to your surgeon.  We all have slightly different pre and post operative instructions and your surgeon would know what is best since he did your surgery.Best of luck to you

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

It may take several
months for a tummy tuck patient’s scars to soften, for sensation to return, and
for relaxing of the tight sensation in the abdomen. In the case of extensive
surgery, abdominoplasty recovery can be uncomfortable and may take longer. Scars
may stay red, become thick or widen. It can take 12-18 months for the scars to
settle.

These can be improved
with topical treatments such as BioCorneum, Scar Guard, Scar Fade and Mederma.
Redness can be improved with laser treatments and the scars can be kept narrow
with products such as Embrace.  On
occasion, keloids or hypertrophic scars can develop and will need treatment
including Kenalog, 5FU and laser.

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate your question.

I would recommend that you discuss this question with your surgeon as every surgeon has their own respective post op protocol for his/her patients.  Your surgeon is your best resource as he/she is most familiar with your medical history and how you are healing at this time.

The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.

Best of luck!

Dr. Schwartz

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

#RealSelf100Surgeon

Anh Lee, MD, FACS · Answer

If your incision is opened then you have a wound and should consult your PS about wound care which is generally packing with saline gauze.  But you should consult with your PS first.

Soumo Banerji, MD · Answer

Thanks for the question and hope you had a great holiday.  I recommend asking your surgeon as the details of your surgery can make a difference.  If you had a surgical glue or tape applied to your skin, then you don't need to apply anything until those come off.  If you have a closed incision, generally nothing is needed other than washing with soap and water after you have been cleared by your surgeon.  If you have developed an open wound, then you should follow your surgeon's recommendation on cleaning the wound and what kind of dressing to use.  Basically, your surgeon knows the details of your surgery and would be most knowledgeable about what to do in your particular case.

David Graham, MD · Answer

Most importantly, you should follow the recommendations of your plastic surgeon. That being said, the most important thing is to keep the incision clean. Shower water would irrigate out any open areas. Then, after showering, you could apply a little antibiotic ointment. This is how I treat open areas, but every surgeon is different. Therefore, I would defer to your surgeon's judgement.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

I think that before you put any topical agents on your incision, you should be seen by your surgeon to figure out why you have pain.

Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACS · Answer

if the wound is not totally closed, then you should be treated by your plastic surgeon. I would not take any independent steps to treat an incision.  Itching can be indicative of healing but the only way to assess the situation would be with an examination.

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