Which over the Counter Silicone Sheeting and or Paper Tape Do You Recommend for TT and Breast Lift Scars?

Great Question.  The answer is YES! Silicone sheets are useful but a bit difficult to use as they often do not stay on well and can create a reaction. Personally I am a BIG fan of  paper tape.  There are many surgical tapes that are sold in drug stores, however, it is very important to purchase PAPER tape to avoid the burden of skin reactions from the adhesive of regular tape. I dispense a special surgical paper tape to my patients and do not allow them to use anything other than the tape I give them. Some patients can still have a reaction to paper tape, therefore it’s important to discontinue the tape and apply an ointment, such as aquaphor if that happens. Consult with your doctor and follow their instructions. I hope this has helped.

 Thank you for the question.

I have used paper tape, stare strips, silicone sheeting, and silicone gel creams and haven't noticed significant differences in healing of incision lines. Unfortunately,  sometimes despite plastic surgeons best efforts abnormal scarring can occur. Often, patients who are genetically inclined to scar well will do so without any intervention whatsoever.

I would suggest that you follow your plastic surgeons “protocol”;  otherwise, you may become confused/frustrated with the variety of opinions you will obtain online.

Best wishes with your procedure.