What are some alternatives for scar management for Tummy tuck?

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3 wks post & just left Dr with Silagen Silicone Scar Strip ($106) which lasts ~3wks & they said I'll need 3-4+ of them. Quick google search tell me there are several over the counter silicone Gel sheeting products out there, any advice on other (good potentially cheaper) products? Kind of annoyed they had audacity to charge $106 after I just paid $15k for mommy makeover. Suggestions? Or stick with the Silagen brand?

Nathan Eberle, MD, DDS, FACS · Answer

strips, gel's, many options. Some offices charge for scar recovery products after surgery, other build them into their fee's(so it would have been less offensive to charge 15.1k), either way, silagen

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and congratulations on your mommy makeover procedures.  I am attaching a link below with information you may find useful for continued care of your incision sites.  Hope this helps.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Scarring is always a postoperative risk. Review your surgical consent to see this is outlined in detailed in the ASAPS TT consents. Seek PAID in person second opinions.

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