Scar Management

Scar Management and Reduction – Post Surgery treatments for reducing visibility of cosmetic surgery scars.

12 Week Scar Management Program

Our chosen product to address scarring is Bio-Corneum+ (or BC+), which is first and only FDA accepted scar product on the market. Using BC+ will provide the best environment for the scar to heal and will help speed up the healing process. We recommend that all of our patients use this after their sutures are removed and their wound is closed. We carry this in our office as a convenience for you. It is a self-adhering, self-drying silicone cream that also contains a mild broad spectrum SPF 30. At suture removal, start applying BC+ twice a day very sparingly to your scar for twelve weeks, or until you stop seeing noticeable results.

If you have a tendency to form hypertrophic or keloid scars, you may want to use it for 6 months to a year. BC+ has been shown to help prevent the formation of these types of scars. One drop is enough to cover a three inch linear scar. Massaging BC+ into your scar will help to break up the scar tissue. BC+ should dry right away and within a few minutes will form a slick surface over your scar. BC+ will gradually wear off throughout the day, which is why we have you reapply it at night to make sure you are getting a solid 24 hour per day exposure to the silicone. If you have any questions, please ask your patient coordinator.

• 20 gram tube – ideal for linear scars less than 6 inches in length for 12 weeks of use. Ideal for procedures like primary breast augmentations, face lifts, and liposuction scars.
• 50 gram tube – ideal for linear scars less than 12-15 inches in length for 12 weeks of use. Ideal for procedures like abdominoplasty, breast lifts, breast reduction, bracheoplasty, and two or more procedures at once.

7 Day Bruising and Swelling Treatment

Each bottle of Arnika Forte contains 14 capsules. Each vegetable capsule contains the following ingredients:

• Bromelian – 100 mg ( 2400 GDU) Bromelain is a proteolytic enzyme from extract of pineapple stem – Helps to dissolve the bruise by digesting the proteins in the bruise.
• Homeopathic Arnica Montana 30 x – 1000 mg – Anti-inflammatory agent.
• Bioflavonoids– Grape Seed Extract – 240 mg and Rutin – 100 mg – Vasoprotectants to help strengthen capillary walls and reduce extent and duration of bruising.
• Vitamin C – 240 mg – Anti-oxidant

The vegetable capsule aids in faster absorption. Arnika Forte contains no artificial dyes or colorants.

The formulation does not contain lactose as do some of the Arnica Montana products.