Tips for Treating Scars

[@steeleher5952]

Hello Dr. schulman, You did a procedure for me 10 years ago. The results were amazing. 5 yrs later I was watching TV and saw you were named NY's top plastic surgeon😊

[@David-g5d2g]

Thank You Doctor, for being straight forward, not just trying to sell something. Very informative.

[@ycepeda1212]

Silicone strips are the best. They are waterproof and lasts for up to 2 weeks. I used on a hysterectomy scar and the line became white and blended into my skin color...making it almost invisible! Something to beware of is, you want to make sure you are fully healed on exterior skin otherwise silicone can actually be counter productive.

[@anushkasaundankar9284]

Can it work for old scars?

[@Sbeth85]

How long did it take before it faded away?

[@Rinshidotokata]

Bro I don't reuse my sheets. I once kept them on for 2 days and when I removed them, they smelled alot.

[@iNoorah92]

name of silicone sheets that you used please 😢?

[@ycepeda1212]

@Sbeth85 depending on your skin type, and color...lighter skin heals best. A couple of months to a year.

[@deecastillo7133]

At 1 yr i tried castor oil n keloids were super flat after only 2 days!!! 3-4 drops in my belly button n a little on actual scar. Brand i used was Pur d' or and its organic 100% pure n cold pressed. Good luck! Scar barely there & no raised areas!

[@llisagomez5706]

It's not keloids. It's a hypertrophic scar. Keloids look like cauliflower and keep growing don't say keloid.

[@SWATISINGH-ur4uk]

Hey can you help me I have hyprotrophic scar 1 year old plz suggest me something it's blade cut😢plz reply

[@carolinareyes8721]

Here I am after 4 months of surgery I’m so bummed I wasn’t educated about this and never thought once about scarring I’m going to try this trick I hope I can help my scar wish me luck

[@telendar_]

Best of luck 🍀

[@TheDeannaRay]

I just had a breast lift on Monday. You literally are a lifesaver. Thank you for your information.

[@DrSchulmanplasticsurgery]

It's always surprising how many surgeons don't review this information with their patients before surgery.

[@aboutbizness26]

Yeah it does help I had mine for the second time in March had to have a second one because the first one bust wide open and left horrible scars plus I get hypertrophic scarring even with the silicone but it definitely helps

[@ericah6546]

I kept my back scar out of direct sun for 2 summers and it was worth it. Wore a t-shirt at the beach. Now my scar is the exact color of my skin and much narrower.

[@primenews5842]

Wow....I had kelloids but it seems to be back.

[@carolyntemplin488]

I do realize that no one can predict the formation of keloid scarring, but I do wish that my doctor had told me or educated me about sunscreen and silicone

[@briellegazzara3781]

Don’t worry you are okay. Sun screen and silicone gel have cancer derivatives in them((((((((((

[@ellaenrique3783]

Exactly!!!! I am so mad right now seeing that i wasn't told to use it to help prevent any keloids or scarring 😢

[@carolyntemplin488]

@@ellaenrique3783 it’s ok…sometimes your body will make keloid no matter what you do… you should ask your doctor if he can excise(remove) them… good luck!!!.. I hope it works out for you!❤❤

[@ellaenrique3783]

@@carolyntemplin488 i actually got yhe silicone sheets and it looks like it is helping...i wear the silicone sheet 20 hours a day....and tape it with skin freindly tape to hold it in place all day...:)

[@gratefulforabundance9043]

Keloid scars are usually a result of having a lot of collagen in your body. Revisions of keloid scars usually result in worse keloid scarring.

[@sylvialankai4269]

OMG 100% true I got burnt by an exhaust pipe from a moto my Dr asked me to use only two things hydrocortisoneol and sunscreen I can't believe I don't have any scar I watch where I got burnt and there is no scar at all, after healing🎉 the sunscreen you have to use is the one that leaves a white cast❤❤❤ that is what the Dr told me am happy I listen to him

[@parcalibulutlu]

The background music is distracting but good video

[@mariclaudio8803]

Thanks You!! Would’ve been great if someone would’ve told me this 20 yrs ago!!

[@julietravelvlog]

That's not what SPF means, it's a measure of the % of UVB blocked and the duration depends on UV exposure which is different depending on what country you're in and what time of the day it is.

[@craigheckrath5349]

Yup, by this video’s logic SPF 10 would work for 10 minutes. Apart from that, the rest of the info seems solid

[@annettehubbard9588]

Dr. Schumann, I wish I would have found your video a couple of weeks ago, it's extremely helpful!

[@EdnaNaval-y7e]

Very informative.I had just my surgery last June 3rd this year. My surgeon advised me to use this silicone gel and i am ordering it so soon.And thank you for knowing that it should be partner with sunscreen.This helps a lot.More power,doc.

[@nuggettflavor]

Nutrition and lymphatic massages beginning 48 hours after surgery is your best defense in addition to all the things this video mentions.

[@ninetta_k]

How about putting the silicone strips and then putting spf ontop of the strip?

[@ПРОМОВИДЕОДЛЯАГЕНТСТВНЕДВИЖИМО]

You could use Vaseline instead of silicone! Yes, regular Vaseline. It moisturizes and softens not only the scar itself, but also the healthy skin around the scar, increases blood flow in the scar area and promotes skin regeneration. This is the method used by the Russians. Scar treatment in this way is effective and cheap. Vaseline is applied as soon as the wound heals.

[@little_happiness_forever]

Hi, Can you please help me. I'm using scar away gel while applying do we have to massage or only spread. Also, when we apply second time on the same day we have to clean the scar area or not.

[@donnae2013]

My doctor said use Vaseline and absolutely not silicone

[@ПРОМОВИДЕОДЛЯАГЕНТСТВНЕДВИЖИМО]

@@little_happiness_forever Apply Vaseline and massage the scar for 10-15 minutes. then remove the Vasiline using a tissue. no need to rinse.

[@YogaPinay]

​@@little_happiness_forever I am healing from a deep wound on my leg from a dog bite and it has only been 3 weeks but my wound is healing well, the smaller ones look regular fading scars already. After the sutures were removed (2 weeks from day 0), I applied plain Vaselline and cover with bandage. The principle is to keep wound environment moist as possible. I wash it daily with soap and warm water (I learned temperature is also important for faster healing). It is now 3.5 weeks and I am just waiting for the exudates (the wound weeps/release exudates for some time as a natural healing process), and once the wound is closed, I will switch to silicone sheets (hopefully in one more week) up to such number of months it will take for my wound to heal (or the scar to nicely fade away).

[@marshaowen186]

My husband only used Vaseline on his scar after a Mos procedure. The scar has disappeared! My wound is on my hand so keeping Vaseline applied is almost impossible. The silicone strip works great for me.

[@dakiab789]

One of the best informative video i´ve ever seen thank you so much for sharing with us your knowledge

[@DrSchulmanplasticsurgery]

thank you. I hope it helped

[@hellosavije1888]

Thank you for the information I will apply it during my treatment after surgery. Thank you.

[@DrSchulmanplasticsurgery]

I am glad it was helpful and good luck to you.

[@imageitllc1847]

Great unbiased information. Thank you

[@DrSchulmanplasticsurgery]

Glad it was helpful!

[@maryjeanrussell2480]

Can this silicone product be used on eyelid after upper Bleth? If not,, what product do you suggest?

[@marjorieloban1438]

Good information thank you 🙏🏾

[@DrSchulmanplasticsurgery]

Glad it was helpful!

[@amandarose603]

I had a reduction September of last year. My incisions opened and my scars are over an inch wide. It took months for the wounds to turn into skin. And my body didn’t break down the stitches for almost an entire year. Every time I tried to use the sheets for the first six months after, a stitch would surface and poke a hole into my scars. At 10 months post op, I finally felt safe using the scar sheets. Even this late to the game, I can tell it’s working. I’ve been wearing silicone sheets 24/7 for almost three months, and it’s helped so much.

[@aboutbizness26]

Same with my breast lift my stuff never heals until the stitches surface even though there supposed to be dissolving

[@vdg5346]

Glad to hear it's working! How often do you change each sheet of silicon?

[@ThuyNguyen-pz5gk]

Have your breasts healed now? What happened to your inch wide scar

[@morethanill]

Didn’t think of the sunscreen thing. Mine is on my back. Gonna apply some now thanks!

[@carolyntemplin488]

Dr Schumann, thanks again for the great info!… I had breast reduction surgery here in my hometown in Pennsylvania June 2021 and unfortunately my doctor never told me about sunscreen or silicone… So now I have thick keloid scarring underneath the breasts and he is going to do scar revision surgery end of this month, now that I know about sunscreen and silicone, I will be sure to utilize them after this surgery! Thank you so much again!

[@agcsful]

Hi Carolyn, I've had experienced hypertrophic scar as well from a breast augmentation and now I'm removing my implants and gonna have a lift . How did your scar heald after the correction? I've always needed steroids before to stop my scar from spreading and for itching. I'm just hoping that now it's gonna heal perfectly fine by taking better care of it since the beginning. Much appreciated informing videos like this one. Much Thanks Dr. !!!

[@carolyntemplin488]

@@agcsful Hi Ada!... after my surgeon removed that scar keloid tissue under my breasts, they healed beautifully with no reoccurence of keloid...Since the surgery was Oct 28 I still have red scar but turning pink now, I only moisturized as per his instruction and have not had to use silicone ... Im good now! .. I wish you the best!!

[@agcsful]

@Carolyn Templin ohhh that's so beautiful to hear ! I'm happy for you and thank you for responding and for your wishes. God bless you 🌷♥️🙏

[@carolyntemplin488]

@@agcsful you are welcome!! Thank you! Good luck!!

[@BingBongDillyDong]

I know I am late to this post, I got a Breast Aug back in 2019 and was left with raised scars. I started using silicone sheets in 2022 and the scars are almost fully diminished now in 2023. So I wouldn't necessarily say it's too late to start silicone sheets.

[@alexlonac5858]

You are amazing straight to point...

[@marshadavis1547]

People of color heal different. Please give a review on same.

[@DrSchulmanplasticsurgery]

70% of my patients are POC, and this information still applies. Treating a fresh surgical scar with silicone, sunscreen, and lasers applies to people of every color.

[@uzmasajjad8883]

Will silicone help to heal?

[@leeshadaniels5724]

This was very helpful.

[@destroyester182]

Thank you so much! You have helped me more then you can imagine

[@DrSchulmanplasticsurgery]

Happy to help!

[@zubin808]

What's your advice on keloid compression therapy? Does it flatten the scar? How much compression is enough?

[@sydneyann7713]

Very helpful but Dr is wrong about SPF index meaning how long you can be in sun

[@lisaclarke2920]

Thank you soo much. This really helped. I never knew that the sun can still affect scars through clothes!

[@DrSchulmanplasticsurgery]

Happy to help!

[@sitimaeyam]

Hello doctor! How can we use SPF if we always using silicon sheet? Does we need to replace the silicon sheet everyday and only apply sunscreen once a day? Thank you so much for your help

[@supernova11711]

I was wondering about this as well!

[@gnaimusa]

Very interesting. A big thanks Doc

[@DrSchulmanplasticsurgery]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@pinkorchid333]

Love your VDO! Just had surgery and will follow your advise. Silicone sheet/gel/sunscreen. My surgery was 7 days ago.(hyperthyroidectomy)

[@marieguerra5975]

Thank you for a great video ! It was very educational. I am going on vacation , and didn’t realize I should use sun screen under my clothes !

[@DrSchulmanplasticsurgery]

Yes! the ultraviolet rays will penetrate your clothing also.

[@LiliS319]

Makes more sense to stick with the silicone and wear upf 50+ clothing over it. (Or just a diy upf bandage) Even if you don't have upf rated clothes, you can hold your clothes up to the sun to see how much light it lets through. Usually natural fabrics (cotton, linen) perform worse, and less breathable, tightly woven synthetics perform better. Darker colours perform a lot better than lighter colours. Basically you have to go against your intuition of what you'd want to wear in the summer heat.

[@debnoneya987]

😊

[@mr.j3371]

Or a low budget option we tell pt in MOHS dermatology is basically: Vaseline and bandaid everyday for the next 3-4 weeks.

[@xeltonic9714]

what are your thoughts on silicone sheets daily use for years? I think I've been uusing mine for 1+ year and I have yet to see improvements but it looks like its getting slightly better

[@DrSchulmanplasticsurgery]

you shoudl see improvement during the first 9-12 months. If you are not seeing any changes, try something else.

[@gopal108b5]

Like what else?​@@DrSchulmanplasticsurgery

[@varshajohn5106]

Is silicone sheets effective for 6-7 months old keloids?

[@lmedina3366]

Your awesome informative from The hart says a lot about how great you must personally be as well as love what you do. TY and keep up the great job.

[@gazeatthestarzz]

Hi sir ..met with accident 4 weeks back with bad facial injury .suture removed..am using contratubex for 3 times a day, silicon sheet and sunscreen. Initially scar was red,then it turned pink , now it's turned black colour. It's 4 week now. Please advise

[@s97s97]

Same happened with me it has been almost 3 months. My scar are still black it has faded quite a bit but I'm worried that will my scar ever get improved. Can you please tell me how is your scar healing, I'm using silicon gel as well (sorry: english is not my first language)

[@vgardner1688]

I've had a few surgeries and never once did any of them give me any tips on how to take care of scars

[@DrSchulmanplasticsurgery]

Usually plastic surgeons will advise their patients about scar care. Unfortunately, other types of surgeons still do not consider scar care a top priority.

[@vgardner1688]

@@DrSchulmanplasticsurgery Truth!

[@Radicalbalance]

Thank you for the information. I got mine done this July. I had some hematomas develop due to an autoimmune response I had right after surgery because I have an iron deficiency which wasn’t clear till the surgery, most of them are clearing up now, I’ve had ultrasounds to monitor them, i also got a seroma but no infections. This was because the bra I had didn’t have enough compression. I now have good compression! I’m currently on negative pressure therapy with an amazing wound care specialist taking care of me. So it’s been a rough start but I’m hopeful, I’m in week 6 now, I got the micro textured, mentor siltex, 225cc. They are feeling fairly soft but haven’t seen them properly with all these dressings. My incisions opened up again due to the drainages, and I’ve just got them restitched, the stitches are outside this time. Will this gel work on them too? How soon after the incisions are closed can I start?

[@fazeelalaher6250]

I'm having my hysterectomy so I don't need the SPF thank you dr.

[@DrSchulmanplasticsurgery]

I’m not sure what you mean? Even a hysterectomy scar can be affected by the UV rays.

[@fazeelalaher6250]

@@DrSchulmanplasticsurgery sorry Dr didn't think I need it. My problem is Im fully covered when I go out in the sun . Never thought it will penetrate the clothes. Maybe I should sit in the sun at least it can help with osteoporosis. Going to try sunscreen SPF 30 ? N which silicone?

[@EricaYE6]

Thank you, Doctor.

[@festmanig3241]

Can silicone and sunscreen be used at the same time or same day

[@06brighteyes]

Thanks doc! So it's Silicone first then sunscreen?

[@samanzahra42]

I have scars on my arm which are almost 7 years old. Can these two products help to heal my scars? What should I add to these? Thank you for the informative video.

[@DrSchulmanplasticsurgery]

These are less effective in treating old scars. You may want to see a plastic surgeon and discuss surgical scar revision.

[@yorghosaad2218]

Very Impressive and useful information as well with the microneedling process that contains Hyalouronic acid and DMS after care creams

[@sittowardi6781]

Omg. I’m 6 weeks post op tummy tuck. Asked my surgeon today about silicone and he said not to use it because it’s not good 😮

[@DrSchulmanplasticsurgery]

You’re surgeon should read some medical journal articles.

[@sittowardi6781]

@@DrSchulmanplasticsurgery it compels my red flag radar into overdrive. What else did he get wrong about my tummy tuck?

[@eetadakimasu]

That was very helpful! Thank you!

[@yedabocaletto95]

Great info. Thanks.

[@DrSchulmanplasticsurgery]

Glad it was helpful!

[@christaylor8337]

I appreciate this greatly.

[@nanwijanarko1969]

Hey doc, just a tip! The background music is too loud, its really drowning your voice. Maybe you can lower it in the upcoming videos to make it less distracting

[@animania4326]

What should be the process of applying the silicon and sunscreen? Which one goes first. And should I use my cleanser and moisturizer with them too?

[@bearnecessiteespolio5359]

Cleaning first, then silicone, then sunscreen

[@GummyCandy4Life]

I still have scabs over my scars. I assume I wait until those have fallen off before using silicone? Also, I hear early use of microneedling can be helpful, and more helpful than waiting too long. Can you speak on that?

[@stuartcoakley]

great advice , how about fresh aloe vera also after applying gel?

[@DrSchulmanplasticsurgery]

I think the silicone is best left alone, since it is supposed to dry in a thin layer. Aloe will just make it sticky and keep it from working the way it is intended.

[@insight-0-]

I’m so glad I watched this. The injections info’ for keloid scars was particularly helpful. Our doctors’ offices (not in the USA) don’t stock silicone gels :( Any recommendations for which products U.K. followers could use would be welcome.

[@dutchesscarniegegordon56]

What about looking into buying it online like from Amazon etc.

[@Truthman99]

Do you put the sunscreen on first or the silicone gel on first??

[@reemarashad9795]

Doctor, if i get out I should put sun protection then put silicone tape on it ?

[@stephenmoon5123]

Is garlic gel good for indent cut on bridge of nose ?

[@madiyanisar4498]

Very informative video👍

[@dorineortiz5466]

I’m two month post total thyroidectomy can I put sunscreen over the silicone gel sheets?

[@reneehaynes8289]

What do I do for deep old surgical incision on my nose from septoplasty? I doubt silicone gel would help.

[@lindahilliker6020]

I had a mohs procedure on my face to remove skin cancer, a month ago. I’m finding the tape to work well! I use it at night. The silicone gel is sticky and I don’t like it as well.

[@DrSchulmanplasticsurgery]

good silicone gel should not be sticky. If yours is, either you are not using a 100% medical grade silicone OR you are applying too much. Put a very small amount and it will dry. You can use the link in the description if you need a good gel.

[@Iammighty]

Hi Doctor , thank for this informative episode ! Can I use some other silicone gel and tape brads from Amazon , it’s cheaper for me 😊is it better if the brand more expensive ?

[@Kerri_Kristina_Z]

I am 12 weeks post THR .. my scare is 8 inches long .. I’ve been messaging it every night

[@acstudiosgh]

HELLO! I'M FROM GHANA AND I HAVE THIS OLD SCAR ON MY LEG WHICH I WANT TO REMOVE. CAN YOU BE OF HELP BY SUGGESTING WHICH TREATMENT TO BE USED? THANKS

[@pinay_22europe]

Vaseline jelly is ok for scars.? I have scars from myoma just 5 months now from my operation ..What I gonna do? Thanks for advice💕🌺

[@Bellalopez]

Hi! I just got my stitches removed. I plan on having my laser whitening on my face where the stitches was healed. Is it ok

[@valsanchez3645]

Dr. If I decided to use silicone tape, when and how to use the sunscreen ? Thanks

[@itsarjun19]

How many hours should I wear the silicone sheet?? How often should I change it?? Can I wear it when having a shower?? Will it heal my 10 year old burn scars??

[@demi5378]

Did you try it? If so, please share the results.

[@carolinaortega8334]

Good advice 👍

[@hj8017]

If I want to put a silicone strip on my c-section scar, do you recommend putting sunscreen first then the strips?

[@channelv5085]

I wonder why my surgeon didn’t recommend this for me? My auntie did send me this and I got the sheets! What about the scar creams?? How wound you implement all these combinations

[@reemarashad9795]

Doctor, how long I should keep a silicone tape on fresh scare daily ?

[@hadeelhamieh7924]

Dr Thank you for this detailed video I wanted to ask you does mebo scar contains silicone gel ?

[@m.carter9090]

Thank you so much Dr. jfinally the information I have been looking for. :)

[@Value150]

Helpful information i have big scar on my stomach bcz off gun shot so ❤

[@BY-px1dr]

Can you apply spf over the silicone sheet instead of on the skin? Would it work to block uv the same way?

[@EmeliaDapila]

Can u used silicon gel's for burn scars or keloids ?

[@chase8372]

I'm 3 wks post op from a tummy tuck. I still have some scabs on half of the incision. Do I start to wear my silicone sheet even though I have the scabs? Great video!

[@idafriedman1449]

No. Wait until there’s no scab. But ask your surgeon when to start

[@sazzlepop321]

I would wait because when you remove the sheet it is very stuck on and will pull the scab off

[@jenniferp3310]

Hi I was told there’s no cream out there that will make a scar go away.

[@DrSchulmanplasticsurgery]

That's true! That's why I talk about ways to make it look better. I never say anything about making scars disappear

[@nlk8966]

Will silicone tape physically hold the healing scar in a flatter position in contrast to just a gel?

[@DrSchulmanplasticsurgery]

possibly, but some people find the tape tougher to use

[@maycemabugay418]

Is silicone gel applicable for old burn scars caused by hot glue? Thanks in advance doc

[@DrSchulmanplasticsurgery]

It works best on fresh scars, but you can definitely try it on older burn scars since it may help.

[@nimzawan]

How face scars can be reduced? Eyebrow scars? Kindly help

[@claragrayer5362]

Thank You very much for info Dr. Dont tell you anything about scars! All they care about is having a successful surgery.

[@bhadoreo]

if I am taping my scars should I still put on sunscreen?

[@eromoseleeunice8913]

Thank you Dr for this great info,my scar is a month old,pls can you mention the name of a good silicon gel to buy?Thank you

[@DrSchulmanplasticsurgery]

There is a link to a 100% silicone scar gel in the description

[@fairyx1998]

What about depressed scars? :(

[@rong2480]

my doc told me about the gel, however, never mention the sunscreen

[@MaureenWilliams-x2j]

Thanks for info ., God bless u But tell me something ., can I buy silicone on Amazon

[@DrSchulmanplasticsurgery]

yes, but you need to be sure to find 100% medical grade silicone which is usually only available from a doctor.

[@smiley23224]

Which silicone sheet did you buy from Amazon?

[@eliadvo]

what about if I wear silicon tape on my scar? Should I put the sunscreen on under the tapes?

[@bainosisugua7136]

When should we excise it?

[@mehtabalam4750]

Excellent information

[@smiley23224]

🙏🙏🙏There are many silicone sheets available in the market, I am not sure which one to buy.. please tell me which one is of high quality silisone sheet🙏🙏

[@nashwanasreen1015]

Doctor,i had a lip suturing by a trauma case and a lump and bulging over there and i did a plastic surgery for lip reduction,can i use silica sheets to soften the skin tissue underneath my lips? Is that safe to use? Please reply

[@beautyhealthguidance6061]

What about old scars?

[@christina2722]

Fasting, Keto and enzymes work.