I I am very excited for my BL & I have come to terms with the scars, however, I have seen so many mixed advice given on the BEST post up scar treatment. I've seen posts about using silicone strips, medical tape on incisions for 6 months to reduce tension and create easier scar, emu oil(?)...bio oil, etc. What can I do to provide myself the BEST chance at thin, white, flat scars? I want to do the right thing. Anchor pattern to be used. Is there a stitching technique best for thin scarring?
March 23, 2023
Answer: Silicone products Aside from good nutrition and hygeine, and the surgical techniques used, there are a couple of options. Silicone gel sheets are one of the only scientifically supported methods of post op scar care that have been shown to truly work. There are now silicone gel scar treatments (like Biocorneum) that provide the benefit of the silicone without the cumbersome application process.
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March 23, 2023
Answer: Silicone products Aside from good nutrition and hygeine, and the surgical techniques used, there are a couple of options. Silicone gel sheets are one of the only scientifically supported methods of post op scar care that have been shown to truly work. There are now silicone gel scar treatments (like Biocorneum) that provide the benefit of the silicone without the cumbersome application process.
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March 10, 2023
Answer: Silicone Strips There is literature supporting silicone strips for reduction in scar appearance. The combination of medical grade silicone + compression from the strip has been effective in decreasing the thickness of scar tissue and reducing the redness. Anchor Pattern silicone strips are available for Breast Reduction and Mastopexy patient use. Strict adherence to post-operative activity restrictions can also positively affect the scar as it forms and matures. I suggest reaching out to your board certified plastic surgeon to find out what their preferred method of scar treatment is and let them guide you in purchasing a safe and effective product. I also suggest asking your plastic surgeon when it would be safest to start treating the scars after surgery.
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March 10, 2023
Answer: Silicone Strips There is literature supporting silicone strips for reduction in scar appearance. The combination of medical grade silicone + compression from the strip has been effective in decreasing the thickness of scar tissue and reducing the redness. Anchor Pattern silicone strips are available for Breast Reduction and Mastopexy patient use. Strict adherence to post-operative activity restrictions can also positively affect the scar as it forms and matures. I suggest reaching out to your board certified plastic surgeon to find out what their preferred method of scar treatment is and let them guide you in purchasing a safe and effective product. I also suggest asking your plastic surgeon when it would be safest to start treating the scars after surgery.
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March 13, 2023
Answer: Many Answers, Common Theme There are many myths and answers regarding optimal postoperative scar care. The most important thing for the first several (2-3 weeks) following a breast lift is to ensure that you are eating healthy, protein filled foods, taking a multivitamin, and taking care of your incision as your surgeon has prescribed. Once the dressing comes off, typically after two weeks, it is best to use some type of moisturizer over the incision. This can be as simple as Vaseline. After one month, as long as no other open areas are in your incision, I would transition to utilizing some type of moisturizer along with some type of silicone. Silicone sheeting is the best, but there are creams, such as Biocorneum, that incorporate silicone in them. I would continue this for at least two months (up to 3 months post op). After this, symptomatic scar treatment can begin, with lasering for redness or injection of a steroid if the scar is raised or hard.
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March 13, 2023
Answer: Many Answers, Common Theme There are many myths and answers regarding optimal postoperative scar care. The most important thing for the first several (2-3 weeks) following a breast lift is to ensure that you are eating healthy, protein filled foods, taking a multivitamin, and taking care of your incision as your surgeon has prescribed. Once the dressing comes off, typically after two weeks, it is best to use some type of moisturizer over the incision. This can be as simple as Vaseline. After one month, as long as no other open areas are in your incision, I would transition to utilizing some type of moisturizer along with some type of silicone. Silicone sheeting is the best, but there are creams, such as Biocorneum, that incorporate silicone in them. I would continue this for at least two months (up to 3 months post op). After this, symptomatic scar treatment can begin, with lasering for redness or injection of a steroid if the scar is raised or hard.
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