Can I put Neosporin on my breast augmentation incision?

Can I put Neosporin on my breast augmentation incision?

Neosporin: This popular antibiotic ointment will help the incisions heal in the first two weeks after surgery only. You must stop using it once the wound is closed and healing. After that, Neosporin may cause contact dermatitis, creating the same rash and inflammation possible with vitamin E application.

Is there a difference between Neosporin and Polysporin?

Official Answer. Neosporin contains neomycin which is not present in polysporin. Polysporin is the brand name for a product containing bacitracin zinc and polymyxin B sulfate. Neosporin is the brand name for a product containing bacitracin zinc, polymyxin B sulfate and neomycin sulfate.

Is Neosporin good to prevent scars?

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What helps with breast augmentation scars?

How to Reduce the Appearance of Scars After Breast Augmentation

• Vitamin E Oil, Mederma, or Silicone Sheeting. These topical products may help soften scars and reduce their appearance.
• Massage.
• Giving it Time.

What is better than Neosporin?

Alternatives. Petroleum jelly products, such as Vaseline, can be good alternatives to bacitracin or Neosporin. The jelly keeps wounds from drying out, which can prevent or ease itching and other unpleasant symptoms.

How long do breast implant scars take to heal?

What will my scars look like? Throughout your breast enhancement recovery process, it’s important to remember that scars can take up to 18 months to fully heal and mature. So you might notice that your scars seem to be getting worse before they look better.

Does polysporin reduce scarring?

Do POLYSPORIN® Topical Antibiotics help with scars? Yes, POLYSPORIN® Topical Antibiotics help keep wounds moist to minimize the look of scars. Learn how to care for wounds and protect against infection and scarring.

Does Neosporin help heal scars?

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Is Polysporin better than Neosporin?

When comparing Polysporin vs Neosporin, it is important to understand what side effects these active ingredients can have.The ingredient bacitracin within Polysporin may cause an instance of allergic contact dermatitis when applied to the skin. That being said, the ingredient within Neosporin, neomycin, can be considered worse.

What is Neosporin cream used for?

Neosporin and Polysporin are commonly used topical antibiotics, usually in the form of a cream, which are generally administered for treatment of minor lacerations, cuts and scrapes. The use of these antibiotics will help to speed up the process of healing.

Can you put Neosporin on a cut on your face?

Cuts and scrapes are open wounds. And the main complication of an open wound is the risk of infection. The most common bacteria causing skin infections are staphylococcus and streptococcus. When you get a minor cut or scrape, use a topical antibiotic to avoid infection. You can use either Polysporin or Neosporin to do this.

Can I be allergic to Polysporin or neomycin?

For this reason, we often recommend Polysporin. Polysporin does not have neomycin, it just has polymixin and bacitracin. Although patients can be allergic to any medication, allergy to these medicines is very uncommon. Alternative topical treatments for a biopsy site, surgical site, or abrasion include Aquaphor or mupirocin.