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I had a Tummy Tuck & panni in April of 2015. It's been 7 months. I've been using ScarAway silicone scar sheets religiously since then.

I was putting new sheets in today & noticed the box said for best results use 8-12 weeks. I've been using them for more like 28 weeks...lol.

How long did you use them? At a certain point do they quit making a difference?

Thanks!

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@livvsmum. So...not answering the question, but have a question. ..happy with the results of the surgery? BTW, if all goes well I hope to be having my tt sometime in early 2016, so definitely interested in the responses.

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@livvsmum. So...not answering the question, but have a question. ..happy with the results of the surgery? BTW, if all goes well I hope to be having my tt sometime in early 2016, so definitely interested in the responses.

It was not an easy recovery, but it was SO worth it. My surgeon did an awesome job. In my blog (themeiamnow.blogspot.com) just a couple posts down I have before & after pics. The results were way better than I could've hoped for! And insurance paid, so even better! Lol. Good luck!

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I used that stuff for around 8 weeks. My scar is pretty light (5 years out). I wonder if those things help at all. Scarring is mostly location, genetics and surgeon skill.

I agree with you that recovery is rough! I've thought about a thigh lift but then remember that Tummy Tuck recovery and I think I'll pass for now. But now that I'm at goal and my stomach is looking extra slim, I'm working on building visible ab muscles.

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I used the scar sheets for the suggested 12 weeks. After that point they really don't help much. You can probably stop using them now, lol. If you go on vacation though and you might be laying out, having them on during the first year helps keep the sun off of the scar, which is important.

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@@livvsmum, what brand of sheets do you use? Thanks!

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@@livvsmum, what brand of sheets do you use? Thanks!

I used ScarAway silicone scar sheets....the long ones...I think they are about 7 inches.

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Yes I used the silicone sheets also

My tt was in March. The scars on either side look good. But a bit reddish in the middle 4" or so

I'm 60 so I thought it would be ok sooner.

Anyone else's scars cleared up in 8 months? Just wondering..

Thank you

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Yes I used the silicone sheets also

My tt was in March. The scars on either side look good. But a bit reddish in the middle 4" or so

I'm 60 so I thought it would be ok sooner.

Anyone else's scars cleared up in 8 months? Just wondering..

Thank you

I was told the scars would continue to improve for at least a year.

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