I want my scars to heal as light ,flat,and thin as possible. I have bought every scar lotion, tape, oil,and creme known. Now what do I do with them? My dr said all were great but didn't specify the sequence and weeks to do what. When I had my breasts done the first time,all I did was use paper tape on the incision for a month.Right now I am 2 weeks post mommy makeover and using scar guard as the steristrips fall off. Help me out her with a " scar treatment plan"!
April 4, 2016
Answer: Post mommy makeover scar treatment? Hello! Thank you for the question! It is common for scars to fully mature for up to a year. In the meantime, there are a few things that may help to ameliorate your incision/scar. The most proven (as well as cheapest) modality is simple scar massage. Applying pressure and massaging the well-healed scar has been shown to improve the appearance as it breaks up the scar tissue, hopefully producing the finest scar as possible. Other things that have been shown to add some benefit, albeit controversial, are silicone sheets, hydration, and topical steroids. I typically allow after 4-6 weeks postop and once fully healed. In addition, avoidance of direct sunlight to the incision will significantly help the appearance as they tend to discolor with UV light during the healing process. If unsightly scars are still present after approximately a year's time, other things that your surgeon may consider are intralesional steroid injections, laser, or just surgical revision of the scar itself. Lasers may also be an option for the appearance of your scars. If still no result, consideration for lasers, steroids, or scar revision may be entertained. Best wishes!
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April 4, 2016
Answer: Post mommy makeover scar treatment? Hello! Thank you for the question! It is common for scars to fully mature for up to a year. In the meantime, there are a few things that may help to ameliorate your incision/scar. The most proven (as well as cheapest) modality is simple scar massage. Applying pressure and massaging the well-healed scar has been shown to improve the appearance as it breaks up the scar tissue, hopefully producing the finest scar as possible. Other things that have been shown to add some benefit, albeit controversial, are silicone sheets, hydration, and topical steroids. I typically allow after 4-6 weeks postop and once fully healed. In addition, avoidance of direct sunlight to the incision will significantly help the appearance as they tend to discolor with UV light during the healing process. If unsightly scars are still present after approximately a year's time, other things that your surgeon may consider are intralesional steroid injections, laser, or just surgical revision of the scar itself. Lasers may also be an option for the appearance of your scars. If still no result, consideration for lasers, steroids, or scar revision may be entertained. Best wishes!
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May 12, 2015
Answer: Scar Treatment I am a big proponent of the silicone based Embrace scar system and silicone gel sheeting in general. It should be started 2 weeks after surgery and continued for 8-16 weeks minimum.
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May 12, 2015
Answer: Scar Treatment I am a big proponent of the silicone based Embrace scar system and silicone gel sheeting in general. It should be started 2 weeks after surgery and continued for 8-16 weeks minimum.
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February 23, 2015
Answer: Scar treatment after a Mommy Makeover While there are many options out there to treat scars, I believe less is better. Many of the "treatments" are proven only anecdotally. Silicone is the only thing "proven" to work on scars. Other treatments can help but can also cause a localized reaction, making the scar worse. At my practice, I encourage the use of a silicone based gel that also contains an 30 SPF sunscreen. Sun exposure can cause the scars to appear red for a longer period of time. We start massaging this gel into the incision sites at 3 weeks post-operatively to allow the scar to soften over time. The scar matures over the first year, so be patient and use daily.
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February 23, 2015
Answer: Scar treatment after a Mommy Makeover While there are many options out there to treat scars, I believe less is better. Many of the "treatments" are proven only anecdotally. Silicone is the only thing "proven" to work on scars. Other treatments can help but can also cause a localized reaction, making the scar worse. At my practice, I encourage the use of a silicone based gel that also contains an 30 SPF sunscreen. Sun exposure can cause the scars to appear red for a longer period of time. We start massaging this gel into the incision sites at 3 weeks post-operatively to allow the scar to soften over time. The scar matures over the first year, so be patient and use daily.
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