What is the Best Scar Cream for Open Rhinoplasty?

Thank you for your question. Your desire to speed up the recovery process is understandable. However, scar maturation needs time. As noted by other doctors, topical treatments are generally not required following a well-performed open rhinoplasty incision. Healing is typically excellent and imperceptible. Sunblock may prevent or minimize sun-related discoloration of maturing scars. For early scars that are slightly raised or demonstrate imperfect alignment of wound edges, silicon sheeting may be useful. If you have concerns about your healing, contact your surgeon - especially during the early postoperative period. Good luck.

Precise surgical closure and expert technique are required, but your genetics of healing play a role in the final scar you will have. Any manipulation (scar cream, gel, sheets, massage, etc.) AT THIS TIME is only going to adversely affect your scar. It needs to become strong and durable before anything at all is done to try to "improve" your scar.

Again, precise closure and expert technique is the best way to get the best scar. At 3 weeks post-op I recommend Vitamin E oil massage to help soften and reduce swelling in any scar that seems a bit raised or firm, but usually nothing other than "tincture of time" is needed or recommended.

I'd ask your surgeon first, and then go easy on any scar treatment you plan to try. Most scar treatments benefit the seller much more than the purchaser! Best wishes!