Want to know what is the best way to treat an Tummy Tuck incision to prevent any infection to the wound. Planning to have one and would like to know how to treat it so it can heal fast.
September 18, 2014
Answer: Best treatment for a tummy tuck scar To improve the appearance of a tummy tuck scar, the best treatment is a new type of silicone sheeting called Embrace. It's a clear, silicone tape that is applied to the incision about a week or two after surgery. Your surgeon's staff will show you how to apply it the first time in the office. Each application lasts one week, then you remove it, and apply a new one- for 8-12 weeks. This takes tension off the incision and reduces the thickness of the scar and lightens the color of the scar. Best wishes,Dr.Bruno
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September 18, 2014
Answer: Best treatment for a tummy tuck scar To improve the appearance of a tummy tuck scar, the best treatment is a new type of silicone sheeting called Embrace. It's a clear, silicone tape that is applied to the incision about a week or two after surgery. Your surgeon's staff will show you how to apply it the first time in the office. Each application lasts one week, then you remove it, and apply a new one- for 8-12 weeks. This takes tension off the incision and reduces the thickness of the scar and lightens the color of the scar. Best wishes,Dr.Bruno
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September 19, 2014
Answer: Best way to treat a Tummy Tuck incision? Although there is nothing specific that can be done to actually speed up the healing process there are definitely measures that can be taken to prevent infection and give the best scar. Your surgeon will have a specific postoperative protocol that they ask you to follow and you would be well advised to follow those instructions closely. Part of those instructions for most surgeons will include a pressure garment which will help relieve tension on the wound as well as improve the final scar through the pressure effect itself. Make sure you wear these as much as possible. Otherwise, make sure to keep your incisions clean and dry once the initial dressing comes off to give your body the best environment to allow it to heal. Later down the road you can consider things like silicone sheeting or scar gels to minimize the final scar appearance. Make sure to discuss this with your surgeon ahead of time so you have a clear plan in your mind for your entire post-operative period.Hope that helps!
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September 19, 2014
Answer: Best way to treat a Tummy Tuck incision? Although there is nothing specific that can be done to actually speed up the healing process there are definitely measures that can be taken to prevent infection and give the best scar. Your surgeon will have a specific postoperative protocol that they ask you to follow and you would be well advised to follow those instructions closely. Part of those instructions for most surgeons will include a pressure garment which will help relieve tension on the wound as well as improve the final scar through the pressure effect itself. Make sure you wear these as much as possible. Otherwise, make sure to keep your incisions clean and dry once the initial dressing comes off to give your body the best environment to allow it to heal. Later down the road you can consider things like silicone sheeting or scar gels to minimize the final scar appearance. Make sure to discuss this with your surgeon ahead of time so you have a clear plan in your mind for your entire post-operative period.Hope that helps!
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