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A 53-year-old female asked:
did a mini.facelift surgery on the 9th june,can i use vitamin e oil, by the ears,and under and above the eyes?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Louis Gallia answered
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 45 years experience
Yes: Yes, as long as the incisions are sealed.
2625 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Darryl Blinski commented
Plastic Surgery 46 years experience
Best to ONLY follow your surgeon's post op protocols!
Jun 29, 2015
Dr. Brian Arslanian answered
Plastic Surgery 14 years experience
Ask your surgeon: For my patients,if there incisions were healed and there were no complications I would start them on a scar regimen.If they approached me about wanting to try Vitamin E I would be ok with that. There are no good studies to show a solid benefit of any products not the market except for maybe silicone gel and sheets. The biggest thing is to ask your surgeon, because each case is a little different
2217 viewsReviewed Dec 17, 2018
Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez commented
Plastic Surgery 41 years experience
It is imperative to follow your surgeon's post-op instructions, so be sure to also get answers to all of your specific questions from the surgeon who performed your procedure.
Dec 17, 2018
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