Scarring is a prime concern for most surgical patients, and this is especially true of women who trust a plastic surgeon to achieve the optimal aesthetic result. Highly respected New York City and Greenwich, Connecticut plastic surgeon Dr. Sandra Margoles is skilled at choosing the particular surgical technique that will minimize scarring for your cosmetic procedure. Central to that goal is carefully planning how many incisions will need to be made, and where they will be located. The process requires artistry, experience and precision. Dr. Margoles will work closely with you to understand your preferences for placement and number of incisions.
Once the surgery is over, there are things you yourself can do to speed the healing and ensure that any scars will be minimal in appearance. Dr. Margoles will prescribe a topical medication that you will apply at home that will promote successful healing by keeping the area free of bacteria. Avoiding physical activity during recovery is another way you can help your body heal without stress or distraction. Vigorous exercise, reaching, lifting and straining can all pull at the skin and result in an irregular healing pattern. Smoking and excessive exposure to ultraviolet rays should also be avoided. Sun exposure in the days after surgery can actually result in scars that are thicker, darker, and much more noticeable.