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While your body does a great job healing scars on its own, you can also help by keeping the scars out of the sun. Also, we usually recommend silicone sheeting and dermatix silicone gel. These two products have helped our patients improve the appearance of their scar nicely. The key is to use these products only after the steristrips have fallen off and the wound has closed, as well as apply them to clean skin. Best of luck!
The scars from your Tummy Tuck will fade by themselves as time goes by. Be careful not to spend a lot on creams and ointments to accomplish this as results can be disappointing. Silicone scar pads, which are available in your pharmacy may help with this. Good Luck,Dr. Douglas Hargrave
There are many cream,lotions or strips uses for after surgery to help minimize the appereace of the scar. Ask your surgeon which one he/she prefer to use.
I read all the answers that preceded mine, and I like Dr. Stratis' answer a lot. I agree with most of what my colleagues have said, but I tend not to put a time limitation on sexual activity. Particularly as there is "sex" and there is "SEX!!!"The practical answer relates to allowing healing to...
While your body does a great job healing scars on its own, you can also help by keeping the scars out of the sun. Also, we usually recommend silicone sheeting and dermatix silicone gel. These two products have helped our patients improve the appearance of their scar nicely. The key is to use...
Sounds like you are doing the right things post op.I encourage my patients to walk and sit out of bed as much as they cna tolerate post op. This reduces the chance od DVT and other respiratoy complications. I do ask them to flex at the hips( bend forward) when mobilizing to take the strain off...
First, you are in good shape with minimal skin excess. I would recommend liposuction with a mini tummy tuck and limited fascial plication. Good luck and be safe.John T. Nguyen, MD, FACS, FICDouble Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Cost factors vary significantly for a number of good reasons: Prices vary greatly because the surgery itself encompasses a wide range of techniques that can be performed to different extents. My recommendation is to first find the most qualified surgeons where you want the surgery ...
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