The proven method for minimizing scars, either existing scars or newly forming scars, is some form of silicone sheeting. The silicone comes in various forms, such as liquid, tapes, and creams. For smaller scars, products can be found in your local pharmacy. Curad®, Neosporin®, and other companies have products available that can be used for breast augmentation and liposuction scars. For tummy tucks and breast reduction procedures we suggest a product called Mepiform®.
Mepiform is a thin, flexible, self-adhesive silicone gel sheet that is discreet and comfortable and can be worn easily under your clothes and during most activities. This product helps soften and flatten old and new raised, hardened scars, making them appear smaller, lighter, and less conspicuous. After your cosmetic surgery procedure you can order the Mepiform at any time, but you will probably not use it until approximately 6 to 8 weeks later. Your nurse or surgeon will let you know when you are ready to use the tape. Around post-op week 3 or 4 we will have you start massaging the scars twice a day with some form of cocoa butter, we suggest the Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Cream or Serum, as it also contains vitamin E. Your local pharmacy should carry this product.
