Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.
Hello,Thank you for your question. Your Plastic Surgeon may have scar treatment options to recommend for you. In my practice I recommend silicone gel application or silicone sheeting once incisions have completely healed and that can be done for at least the first 6 months while your scars mature.All the best
Abdominoplasty scars can be quite complex, ranging from the simple hypertrophic scar to a multiplane inflamed keloid. Pigmentation, discoloration, chronic inflammation, scar visibility can all occur in the short term. We begin each treatment with combination therapy using Yellow broadband BBL, Vbeam, fractional erbium, intralesional IIT, and scar modulation. Start with a combination of Plato's Scar Serum massaged twice daily after one week of epithelialization followed by Luminase/Exfolase. Scar consultation and revision may be recommended. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianRealself100 Surgeon6
At this point postop, if the scar seems like it's maturing nicely, you may not need any treatment. A new incision can be treated with micropore tape for the first six weeks or so. After this, you can consider either silicone sheeting or liquid application. Usually a 12 week course is all you would need unless you still had concerns about elevated areas.
Congratulations ! I would recommend silicone sheeting instead for the best scar results. Newgel + or Silagen is 100% medical grade silicone and has shown excellent results
Tretinoin is fine for hyper pigmentation in a scar that can occur in darker pigmented people. Retain A is also for aging, sun damaged skin.Other treatments can also be good for scars such as micropore tape or silicone sheets.
Tretinoin should only be used on scars that are almost fully mature and are darker than ideal (hyperpigmented). For best results this would be used in conjunction with a pigment-inhibitor such as 4% hydroquinone. Aggressive scar treatments include silicone gel, silicone sheets, and a host of pharmaceuticals targeting specific scar attributes. In my practice we work with compounding pharmacies to provide topical creams that are specific for skin types, scar types, and can be targeted for specific time frames after surgery. Antihistamines, anti-inflammatories, and anti-pigment agents are combined for best effect.The single most effective anti-scar treatment that has strong research data is early application of silicone tapes. We think this has an effect by increasing local temperature and hydration.
Thank you for your question and photo. You are very early in the post-operative period and should expect to have swelling for three to six months following your tummy tuck surgery, Use of a properly fitted compression garment will help decrease the length and severity of the post-operative...
You can get fibrinous debris and blood product residue in your drains; this is pretty normal. If you see any evidence of cloudy or malodorous drainage, you should be concerned. Stripping the drains by pinching the tube near your skin with one hand while milking the tube contents toward the bulb...
Exercise before tummy tuck is a good idea but won't specifically help too much for the surgery. Losing weight so you are at optimal weight would be beneficial since losing weight after surgery can result in loose skin. Best of luck, Dr. Michael OmidiAn in-person exam with a board-certified p...
