You should massage your plastic surgery scars a few times a day with a product such as vitamin E oil, cocoa butter or Mederma applying pressure while massaging the plastic surgery scars. The pressure during the massage is more important than the type of cream product used. Combined with massage, these emollients can help accelerate softening, fading, and maturation of scars from plastic surgery. Silicone preparations are also available, but costly, and more suitable for patients that have a known tendency to form poor scars. Every individual is unique. Some women heal quickly and some heal slowly. In general, skin type determines the quality of the plastic surgery scar. Despite the most meticulous plastic surgery technique, some individuals heal poorly, while others heal beautifully. Age can also play a factor in healing time after plastic surgery. The older you are the less red and tender your plastic surgery scars may appear while younger women may have pink or reddish scars that will be tender for several months and may take up to a year to fade.