I'm booked to get a mummy makeover and planning for post op. There are so many scar treatment recommendations and I'm baffled! I've heard the tape is supposed to be better but that it's also really fiddly and people give up and move to the gel. Any recommendations appreciated!
Answer: Silicone tapes or gel? Silicone products are recommended following your mummy makeover. These help reduce the redness of scars or reduce the risk of them becoming raised or lumpy. The advantage of the tapes are that the also apply pressure on the scars which is also beneficial. The tapes are better for longer scars.
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Answer: Silicone tapes or gel? Silicone products are recommended following your mummy makeover. These help reduce the redness of scars or reduce the risk of them becoming raised or lumpy. The advantage of the tapes are that the also apply pressure on the scars which is also beneficial. The tapes are better for longer scars.
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Answer: Scar Care Hello and thank you for your question. Every plastic surgeon will have a preference for their scar care - I personally use a scar tape for at least 3 months postop for all patients and this has given the most reliable, best results for my patients. If a patient cannot tolerate the tape adhesive we recommend switching to silicone tape. To answer your question, the tape can be "fiddly" in the sense that removal and reapplication can be bothersome as the tape can stick to itself, get lint on it, or get wrinkles in it and it can be a pain to clean and keep straight. When you are postop it isn't as convenient or easy as just applying a silicone gel. I have found that, anecdotally, the tape provides for better results; however, any scar product that a patient is going to use is better than none and if a patient won't or can't use the tape, the gel is preferable. You can discuss options with your plastic surgeon. Best of luck!
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Answer: Scar Care Hello and thank you for your question. Every plastic surgeon will have a preference for their scar care - I personally use a scar tape for at least 3 months postop for all patients and this has given the most reliable, best results for my patients. If a patient cannot tolerate the tape adhesive we recommend switching to silicone tape. To answer your question, the tape can be "fiddly" in the sense that removal and reapplication can be bothersome as the tape can stick to itself, get lint on it, or get wrinkles in it and it can be a pain to clean and keep straight. When you are postop it isn't as convenient or easy as just applying a silicone gel. I have found that, anecdotally, the tape provides for better results; however, any scar product that a patient is going to use is better than none and if a patient won't or can't use the tape, the gel is preferable. You can discuss options with your plastic surgeon. Best of luck!
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April 11, 2024
Answer: Scars post op Both silicone gel and silicone strips are commonly used to reduce scars post-op, and each has its advantages and disadvantages.
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April 11, 2024
Answer: Scars post op Both silicone gel and silicone strips are commonly used to reduce scars post-op, and each has its advantages and disadvantages.
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April 10, 2024
Answer: Scar cream In my practice, I recommend using silicone scar cream twice a day. I will include a video in hopes that it helps to answer some of your questions.
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April 10, 2024
Answer: Scar cream In my practice, I recommend using silicone scar cream twice a day. I will include a video in hopes that it helps to answer some of your questions.
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