How long should I wait after explant and lift to start using a scar minimizing cream (such as Mederma)?
Answer: Treatment of scars with Plato's Scar Serum Surgical scars can become red, hypertrophic, inflamed, and thickened. In our office, we use a combination approach that includes pulsed dye laser, Plato's Scar gel used twice daily, fractional laser, and Kenalog IIT to reduce the scar. Topical therapies are great first-line therapy. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Realself100 Surgeon
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Answer: Treatment of scars with Plato's Scar Serum Surgical scars can become red, hypertrophic, inflamed, and thickened. In our office, we use a combination approach that includes pulsed dye laser, Plato's Scar gel used twice daily, fractional laser, and Kenalog IIT to reduce the scar. Topical therapies are great first-line therapy. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Realself100 Surgeon
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September 4, 2018
Answer: Scar therapy This question is best answered by your plastic surgeon as opinions vary. You will want to wait until your scar is fully healed and there are no open areas. Keep in mind that scar creams work best with consistent use over several weeks. Follow your surgeon's advice for optimal results.
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September 4, 2018
Answer: Scar therapy This question is best answered by your plastic surgeon as opinions vary. You will want to wait until your scar is fully healed and there are no open areas. Keep in mind that scar creams work best with consistent use over several weeks. Follow your surgeon's advice for optimal results.
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September 2, 2018
Answer: Postoperative protocol Dear stafur,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I recommend my patients to use Biocorneum gel after week 6. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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September 2, 2018
Answer: Postoperative protocol Dear stafur,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I recommend my patients to use Biocorneum gel after week 6. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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September 2, 2018
Answer: How long should I wait after explant and lift to start scar minimizing cream? Thank you for sharing your excellent question. Typically assuming an uncomplicated recovery patients can start scar creams after their operative dressing - steri-strips, tape, or glue - falls off. This is typically around 2 weeks postoperatively. Hope this helps.
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September 2, 2018
Answer: How long should I wait after explant and lift to start scar minimizing cream? Thank you for sharing your excellent question. Typically assuming an uncomplicated recovery patients can start scar creams after their operative dressing - steri-strips, tape, or glue - falls off. This is typically around 2 weeks postoperatively. Hope this helps.
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September 11, 2018
Answer: Scar treatment after implants Thanks for your question. I usually have my patients wait until the 2nd or 3rd week post surgery before starting with a scar treatment. I suggest you check with your plastic surgeon to see what his or her protocol is.Best to youDr. Zenn
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September 11, 2018
Answer: Scar treatment after implants Thanks for your question. I usually have my patients wait until the 2nd or 3rd week post surgery before starting with a scar treatment. I suggest you check with your plastic surgeon to see what his or her protocol is.Best to youDr. Zenn
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