I know doctors probably recommend different products and prescribe different creams. In your opinion, what is the best thing one can use and do? I'm getting a breast lift with implants and I want to treat my scars properly 24/7 for optimal results.
March 14, 2020
Answer: Re: What is the best treatment for scars after a Breast Lift? Hello, Thank you for your question.As you are healing from your surgery you will be able to apply various modalities that help obtain the best improvement in your scars.Keep in mind that much of how one heals is pre-programmed by one's genetics. However, with that said, I believe that with the right amount of attention to healing one can play an active role to get well healed scars.I recommend to our patients after the initial three to four weeks when the wound is more stable, a combination of silicone gel sheeting, direct scar massage, sun protection, good nutrition, and no smoking exposure. Over the initial 7 to 9 months healing scars are most amenable to manipulation and softening- this is often referred to as the "remodeling phase" of healing. This is the period, that if attended to daily, one should achieve optimal healing.I hope this helps.Thank you,S.P. Maggi, MD, FACSAustin Plastic Surgery Center
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March 14, 2020
Answer: Re: What is the best treatment for scars after a Breast Lift? Hello, Thank you for your question.As you are healing from your surgery you will be able to apply various modalities that help obtain the best improvement in your scars.Keep in mind that much of how one heals is pre-programmed by one's genetics. However, with that said, I believe that with the right amount of attention to healing one can play an active role to get well healed scars.I recommend to our patients after the initial three to four weeks when the wound is more stable, a combination of silicone gel sheeting, direct scar massage, sun protection, good nutrition, and no smoking exposure. Over the initial 7 to 9 months healing scars are most amenable to manipulation and softening- this is often referred to as the "remodeling phase" of healing. This is the period, that if attended to daily, one should achieve optimal healing.I hope this helps.Thank you,S.P. Maggi, MD, FACSAustin Plastic Surgery Center
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June 15, 2014
Answer: Scar therapy after breast surgery I don't think that there is any good evidence that one method or therapy is better than any other. Much of your scarring will depend upon your genetics and the tension that the tissues are under due to the technique of your procedure. I personally have my patients apply paper tape to the incisions for the first 4-6 weeks. I think that massage can also help scars soften and mature. The effectiveness of scar creams, gels, sheets, oils, etc. is uncertain.
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June 15, 2014
Answer: Scar therapy after breast surgery I don't think that there is any good evidence that one method or therapy is better than any other. Much of your scarring will depend upon your genetics and the tension that the tissues are under due to the technique of your procedure. I personally have my patients apply paper tape to the incisions for the first 4-6 weeks. I think that massage can also help scars soften and mature. The effectiveness of scar creams, gels, sheets, oils, etc. is uncertain.
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