I have some dark undertones in my skin (a bit darker nipples) and I’m very worried of the vertical scars after breast lift, would using hydrquinone on the breasts for a while on breasts before/and after surgery deactivate pigmentation if scars? Why isn’t it always used in this case? What can be done before surgery and during healing to absolutely minimize the scarring and whitening it?
April 13, 2020
Answer: Scar Dear mariacatherine, for scars, I close all of my incisions in 5 layers and do not use absorbable sutures because they cause inflammation and worse scarring. I tape all of my incisions in the office visits once a week for six weeks after surgery to improve the appearance. After taping, I start my patients on a scar gel therapy for 3 months that they have to put on their incisions twice daily. Hydroquinone can be used to improve hyperpigmentation.You should discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon as different surgeons have different approaches in scar management. 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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April 13, 2020
Answer: Scar Dear mariacatherine, for scars, I close all of my incisions in 5 layers and do not use absorbable sutures because they cause inflammation and worse scarring. I tape all of my incisions in the office visits once a week for six weeks after surgery to improve the appearance. After taping, I start my patients on a scar gel therapy for 3 months that they have to put on their incisions twice daily. Hydroquinone can be used to improve hyperpigmentation.You should discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon as different surgeons have different approaches in scar management. 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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April 11, 2020
Answer: Treatment for Dark Scars I frequently use hydroquinone after surgery (not before) in women who are susceptible to pigmented scars. It works well for the vertical limb scar starting about 3 weeks post-op, twice per day for 3 months.
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April 11, 2020
Answer: Treatment for Dark Scars I frequently use hydroquinone after surgery (not before) in women who are susceptible to pigmented scars. It works well for the vertical limb scar starting about 3 weeks post-op, twice per day for 3 months.
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