Table 2.

Classical excessive scar prevention recommendations [1].

Use hypoallergenic microporous tape for a few weeks after surgery. Begin silicone gel sheeting as a first-line prophylaxis, at 2 weeks after surgery or soon after surgical closure. Continue it at least for 1 month. Consider concurrent intralesional corticosteroid injections as second-line prophylaxis for more severe cases. If silicone gel sheeting, pressure garments and intralesional corticosteroid injections are not successful after 12 months of conservative therapy, surgical excision with postoperative application of silicone gel sheeting should be considered.