Is it too late to restart silicone strips on my BA scars?

Yes, at 1 year post op, it's too late. However, there are options such as steroid injections and scar revision surgery. Make an appointment with your surgeon to discuss. My best,
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Thank you for your question.  Yes, typically 1 year out is generally too far removed to see any benefit from the silicone.  Generally it is best to use in the first 4 months after surgery.  If you are unhappy with your scars, they can always be revised and we typically see an improvement in the quality of the scar.  

I appreciate your question.

At one year, your scars have fully matured.  I would recommend following up with your plastic surgeon as you may benefit from steroid injections or a scar revision.



The best way to assess and give
true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified
plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative breast surgery.

Best of luck!



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Thank you for your question.  After a full year, your scars have largely matured and will see little benefit from conservative treatments, such as taping or silicone sheets.  Depending on your scars' appearance, steroid injections or a scar revision may be of the greatest benefit.  

Yes, probably best to follow up with your operating surgeon for either scar revision or possible steroid injections to help flatten the scars. Good luck!

Dear Manda91,The impact of the silicone strips was likely more significant early on, but a quick follow up with your surgeon might be helpful to discuss all options including scar care, steroid injection, laser, and even possible scar revision. Scars can continue to improve well past the year mark. My c section scar looked pretty bad at a year (my OB was sad, I could have cared less), but now it is hard to even see!Best of luck,

Thank you for your question. At this late stage you will probably get no result but there is no harm in trying. It would also be difficult to assess your situation without an in-person examination.  You should contact your board-certified plastic surgeon to get their recommendation.  There are some options. He/she might recommend scar revision or possibly kenalog injection. Best of luck. Dr. Michael Omidi.An
in-person exam with a board-certified plastic surgeon is the best way to assess
your needs and provide true medical advice.

These products are less likely to work that if used earlier in the healing process.  But there is no harm in trying. If you get no responxe, see your surgeon about the possibility of Kenalog injection or surgical scar revision.All the best. 

Thanks for your question. After 1 year, the scars aren't likely to change much. But, if the silicone sheets provide you some more comfort, then it's certainly fine to use them. Best wishes.