I had a breast lift 9 weeks ago . It was healing well until I started working out again ( at about 6 weeks post op ). I think sweating under my breast is irritating the incision . It is under the breast fold only on my left breast ( which is my larger breast ). The right breast incision is fine . I wanted to know what I can do to help this heal completely?
Answer: Incision healing Dear crystal351982,
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Answer: Incision healing Dear crystal351982,
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Answer: Recommend holding off on extraneous activities until scars are 100% healed. Use Plato's Scar Serum twice daily. Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and RF therapy to help reduce the longterm effects of the scarring. Keloids, hypertrophic scars, widened scars, red scars, and hyperpigmented scars all require scar modulation with topical creams followed by lasers and RF therapy. Topical skincare should be directed to a specific need, whether for pigmentation or hypertrophy and our office can guide you through the process to obtain the correct Plato’s Scar cream or Melarase cream for hypertrophy and discoloration. In terms of lasers, we would employ the vbeam laser for redness, Venus Viva RF, PRP microneedling, chemical peels, and Morpheus 8, fractional erbium, or fractional co2. All of these have their individual benefits. Most of all, we recommend you visit a solid plastic surgeon who understands surgical scar revision, laser therapy, and RF therapy for scars.
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Answer: Recommend holding off on extraneous activities until scars are 100% healed. Use Plato's Scar Serum twice daily. Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and RF therapy to help reduce the longterm effects of the scarring. Keloids, hypertrophic scars, widened scars, red scars, and hyperpigmented scars all require scar modulation with topical creams followed by lasers and RF therapy. Topical skincare should be directed to a specific need, whether for pigmentation or hypertrophy and our office can guide you through the process to obtain the correct Plato’s Scar cream or Melarase cream for hypertrophy and discoloration. In terms of lasers, we would employ the vbeam laser for redness, Venus Viva RF, PRP microneedling, chemical peels, and Morpheus 8, fractional erbium, or fractional co2. All of these have their individual benefits. Most of all, we recommend you visit a solid plastic surgeon who understands surgical scar revision, laser therapy, and RF therapy for scars.
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November 7, 2023
Answer: Wound Your photo is not too clear, so I suggest that you go back to your surgeon and be checked. Your surgeon can suggest what would care is best for you.
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November 7, 2023
Answer: Wound Your photo is not too clear, so I suggest that you go back to your surgeon and be checked. Your surgeon can suggest what would care is best for you.
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July 18, 2019
Answer: Incision issue 9 weeks post op. I wanted to know what I can do to help this heal completely? Hello Crystal,Great question. Thank you for your picture. I will suggest contacting your surgeon for follow up instructions. If its caused by sweating, I will suggest holding off from your workouts. Good luck with your recovery.
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July 18, 2019
Answer: Incision issue 9 weeks post op. I wanted to know what I can do to help this heal completely? Hello Crystal,Great question. Thank you for your picture. I will suggest contacting your surgeon for follow up instructions. If its caused by sweating, I will suggest holding off from your workouts. Good luck with your recovery.
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May 28, 2019
Answer: Incision not healing Thanks for your inquiry, I would prefer dry gauze at this juncture to wick away moisture and acclerate healing-but please discuss with your surgeon. Good Luck.
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May 28, 2019
Answer: Incision not healing Thanks for your inquiry, I would prefer dry gauze at this juncture to wick away moisture and acclerate healing-but please discuss with your surgeon. Good Luck.
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May 28, 2019
Answer: Wound care 9 weeks post op It is not unusual that one side heals better than the otherbut eventually they often catch up. Complete scar healingcan take 6-12 months. In terms of specific wound care Isuggest you to be evaluated by your doctor. The photosare not enough to make a diagnosis. In the meanwhilekeep the scars clean and follow your doctor instructions.Best wishes.
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May 28, 2019
Answer: Wound care 9 weeks post op It is not unusual that one side heals better than the otherbut eventually they often catch up. Complete scar healingcan take 6-12 months. In terms of specific wound care Isuggest you to be evaluated by your doctor. The photosare not enough to make a diagnosis. In the meanwhilekeep the scars clean and follow your doctor instructions.Best wishes.
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