Neodyne is a company geared toward trying to improve scars. I became familiar with them at my favorite plastic surgery meeting, the TIPS (Technology and Innovation Plastic Surgery) meeting in San Francisco. They presented some of their studies which show improvement in how patients scarred. All scarring is important, particularly when you are doing a surgery with a big scar like a tummy tuck. If there is a low risk way to make it better….
Sign me up!
So the product and the science behind it make sense to me. I discussed it with them, we had meetings and evaluations, and I was chosen as one of the 15 sites they are using for the next phase of their trial.
What is it? Silicone gel sheeting
How does it work? Remember the three keys to bad scar are 1. genetics, 2. inflammation, 3. tension. It works to reduce inflammation and tension.
What are the risks? Likely incredibly low. Silicone gel sheeting has been used for a long time. This product is novel in how it works to reduce tension.
Can I buy the product? Not yet, but the hope is you can in the future.
Who can be part of the study? There are many criteria, but it is for women who are doing full abdominoplasties with a participating surgeon. (Mini tummy tucks, Wedge tummy tucks, etc are not included.)
For more information, you can go to their webpage: https://www.embracescartherapy.com/about-neodyne
I will be offering it to my full abdominoplasties if they meet criteria. Inclusion in the study is absolutely optional.