What are the most legit scar care options for a tummy tuck scar?

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Embrace Scar Therapy has been recommended, however, I'm not finding a lot of patient reviews on it. I'm reluctant to spend so much money on something that I'm not seeing a lot of reviews on.There are so many options, and I'm starting to feel overwhelmed. Silicone strips seem to be popular, as well as some other lotions. If these are good options, which ones are the best? I have a hip to hip c-section scar that healed alright,but there's no guarantee that I'll heal the same from this procedure.

William Bruno, MD · Answer

Embrace Scar therapy is clinically proven to decrease the tension on the scar and improve it's appearance. There is no other treatment that works better for a tummy tuck scar. It can cost several hundred dollars, but if you use it for the recommended two-three months, then you will have done all you can do to improve your scar.The reason you will not find a lot of patient reviews on this product is because it's relatively new. Most plastic surgeons don't even know about it or use it yet.Best wishes,Dr.Bruno

Tom S. Liu, MD, MBA · Answer

There are many factors that influence the final scar from a procedure. The most important factor that we can’t control is our DNA. However, tension is also a factor that can worsen scars. You might want to consider Embrace Active Scar Defense. Relieving the tension on the incision can decrease or prevent scar formation before it starts. You should consult with your board-certified plastic surgeon regarding this product. Unlike passive products that just sit on top of the scar and don’t have any clinical studies, Embrace is an active scar product with real clinical studies to back it up. Good luck on your scar therapy research!

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

I recommend Embrace Advanced Scar Therapy to almost all of my tummy tuck patients. The difference between Embrace and other methods of scar improvement is simply that Embrace really works! While Embrace is one of the newer scar management treatments, there is no shortage of clinical data supporting its superior ability to maximize the results of cosmetic surgery procedures. The extensive research conducted at Stanford University was what initially attracted me to Embrace and led me to offer this treatment to my patients. At my practice in Houston, I have been using the device for tummy tucks, breast surgeries, body lift procedures, arm lifts, scar revisions, and facial lacerations—all with incredible results that mirror those reported in the clinical studies. There is an additional cost associated with Embrace, but my patients consistently report that the results are well worth it. In addition to the aesthetic benefits achieved with Embrace, many patients report that the device has the added benefit of an increased feeling of security around their incision sites during their initial healing stage. So I can say with authority that, although the information and answers on this site are helpful, there is no replacement for meeting in person with a reputable board-certified plastic surgeon who has expertise in abdominoplasty surgery and scar minimization.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Outside of moisturizers the best management of a scar after surgery is to leave it alone. Scar creams don't work And massage should be avoided.

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

While your body does a great job healing scars on its own, you can also help by keeping the scars out of the sun. Also, we usually recommend silicone sheeting and dermatix silicone gel. These two products have helped our patients improve the appearance of their scar nicely. The key is to use these products only after the wound has closed, and to apply them to clean skin. Best of luck!

What are the most legit scar care options for a tummy tuck scar?

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Answer: The best scar treatment after abdominoplasty is to leave the incision alone.

Answer: The best scar treatment after abdominoplasty is to leave the incision alone.

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What are the most legit scar care options for a tummy tuck scar?

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Answer: The best scar treatment after abdominoplasty is to leave the incision alone.

Answer: The best scar treatment after abdominoplasty is to leave the incision alone.

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