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Cosmetic Surgery (Expert Forum)
Minimising Facial Scarring Post Plastic Surgery
Answered by
Howard Rosenberg, MD - Cosmetic Surgery
Accent on Aesthetics Plastic Surgery Medical Center
Questions in the Cosmetic Surgery forum are answered by Dr. Howard Rosenberg. Topics include bariatric surgery reconstruction, breast augmentation, chemical peels, cosmetic or reconstructive surgery, face lift, nose reconstruction, and tummy tucks.
Minimising Facial Scarring Post Plastic Surgery
by jdybnsn, Aug 18, 2007 07:25AM
My daughter age 6, has recently undergone 2.5 hours of plastic surgery after a dog bit her on her face.
Her main injuries were a torn septum and several laserations to her cheek.
She under went surgery again yesterday to remove her stitches, so she is on the road to recovery.
My question is; what is the best possible care I can give her so that the appearance of her scars will be minimised ?
Her main injuries were a torn septum and several laserations to her cheek.
She under went surgery again yesterday to remove her stitches, so she is on the road to recovery.
My question is; what is the best possible care I can give her so that the appearance of her scars will be minimised ?
Doctor's Answer
by Howard Rosenberg, MD, Aug 22, 2007 02:06PM
, Aug 22, 2007 02:06PM
Scars that following traumatic injury and surgical revision will depend on a number of factors including the nature of the injury, the location of the scar, the skill and technique of the revising surgeon, and the genetic scarring predisposition of the patient. The type of care of the repaired wound following surgery probably plays a limited role in the ultimate result. Products typically used that can be helpful include topical antibiotics, pressure dressings and silicone gel sheeting. Popular remedies like vitamin E oil have been show to have limited or no effect on the results. You should follow your surgeon's advice about what he/she feels is the most effective for your child.
Member Comments (2)
by jdybnsn, Aug 24, 2007 06:57AM
Thank you for your advice - I noted with interest your advice on the vitamin E oil - to a large extent this has put my mind at rest with regards any after care treatment. She has the silicone gel sheets so I guess I will stick with using just these.
