I’m 3 weeks post op & have some scabs that are healing well. My surgeon said to go ahead & start using it, but I’m worried it might be too early. Please let me know what you recommend to your patients. Thanks so much!
March 15, 2019
Answer: Silicone scar gel after facelift It is perfectly safe to use silicone scar gel 3 weeks after a facelift. Even is you are still healing, the silicone gel won't adversely effect that. However, I have found that most patients don't really need the gel. The far majority of patients, when the facelift is performed well and the incisions closed with little tension, heal quite well and end up with flat, thin scars. Only occasionally do we need to inject a little steroid in scars that are a little thick. Andrew Campbell, M.D.Facial Rejuvenation SpecialistQuintessa
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March 15, 2019
Answer: Silicone scar gel after facelift It is perfectly safe to use silicone scar gel 3 weeks after a facelift. Even is you are still healing, the silicone gel won't adversely effect that. However, I have found that most patients don't really need the gel. The far majority of patients, when the facelift is performed well and the incisions closed with little tension, heal quite well and end up with flat, thin scars. Only occasionally do we need to inject a little steroid in scars that are a little thick. Andrew Campbell, M.D.Facial Rejuvenation SpecialistQuintessa
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March 11, 2019
Answer: Scaring after Facelift Dear jelllyb,Thank you for your question. Honestly without examining you in person, it is hard to give you a definitive answer. I think sun protection is far more important, which is why I use something like Biocorneum, which is a combination sunscreen/silicone gel. I start using it as soon as my stitches are out, which is about 1 week after surgery.Best regards,Nirmal R. Nathan, M.D.Certified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
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March 11, 2019
Answer: Scaring after Facelift Dear jelllyb,Thank you for your question. Honestly without examining you in person, it is hard to give you a definitive answer. I think sun protection is far more important, which is why I use something like Biocorneum, which is a combination sunscreen/silicone gel. I start using it as soon as my stitches are out, which is about 1 week after surgery.Best regards,Nirmal R. Nathan, M.D.Certified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
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