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I had a full tummy tuck 2 months ago. i visited 2 dermatologists. one of them prescribed for me silicone gel and the other tretinoin 0.1% cream. which one is better to use 2 months post surgery? thanks?

Q: i had a full tummy tuck 2 months ago. i visited 2 dermatologists. one of them prescribed for me silicone gel and the other tretinoin 0.1% cream. which one is better to use 2 months post surgery? thanks?

: There are no comparative studies. either will help depends what was found

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There are no comparative studies. either will help depends what was found

Answered 8/18/2023

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A member asked:

I had a full tummy tuck 2 months ago. i visited 2 dermatologists. one of them prescribed for me silicone gel and the other tretinoin 0.1% cream. which one is better to use 2 months post surgery? thanks?

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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