Two weeks post-op, what type of scar treatment should I use and is the bruising normal? (Photos)

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I’m two weeks post-op. I had my surgery on the 21st of June. I recently started bruising on one of my breast. I purchased Bio oil as my scar treatment. What type of scar treatment does everyone use and is the bruising normal

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear mrssanders18,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I recommend my patients to start using Biocorneum gel after week 6. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD
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Thangavel Ayyappan, MBBS, MS, MCh, DNB · Answer

the bruising is normal
Usually i start scar reduction protocol at the end of surgery itself, the protocol varies from doctor to doctor
a lot depends on the patients healing ability.ethinicity a predisposition to from good or bad scar 
so i would advice you to follow your treating doctors advice strictly

George Papanicolaou, MD · Answer

Hello,
All doctors will have there own recommendations and preferences as to what is the best scar prevention choice. Biocorneum is a good choice to fade scars. It can be used as soon as the incisions are closed, usually around week 5 or 6. Best wishes!

Jon Ver Halen, MD, FACS (license suspended) · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  Based on your photos, your bruising looks fairly normal.  With regard to scar treatment, I typically wait three to four weeks before starting any treatment.  If you are concerned, I suggest that you follow up with your surgeon in person.  
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Ian Lonergan, DO - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi and Thanks for the question.  As you recover from your procedure, I would recommend that you follow the post-operative incision care instructions from your own surgeon as each Plastic Surgeon has their own protocols and recommendations.  With regards to scar treatments, I usually recommend beginning these 4-6 weeks after surgery as it takes that long for the healing incisions to become scars.  As for particular scar treatment recommendations, I would again refer you to your own Plastic Surgeon as he / she can best guide you throughout your recovery.  Best of Luck!

Two weeks post-op, what type of scar treatment should I use and is the bruising normal? (Photos)

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