Scar care
I'd love to read what your surgeon said about scar care?
Cream (what kind)?
Silicone strips? What kind?
At what point post op? Are all the scabs off etc?
What worked best for you? Are you pleased with how you healed?
All advice gladly accepted!
Cream (what kind)?
Silicone strips? What kind?
At what point post op? Are all the scabs off etc?
What worked best for you? Are you pleased with how you healed?
All advice gladly accepted!
HW: 249 SW: 229 GW: 149 Age: 63 - Body by Sauceda - 12/2011
I used ointment until everything was healed. Then I went with Vit E lotion. About 3 months I started the silicon strips. They worked ok as long as I was wearing my bra/arm garment and my body garment to hold them in place. I tried to use them for a couple of months. Then I stopped and just use different lotions on my scars. They are looking good and getting lighter.
Chris
HW/225 - 5'1" ~ SW/205/after surgery 215 ~ CW/145~ BMI-25.8~Normal BMI 132 ~DS Dr Rabkin 4/17/08
Plastics in Monterrey - See Group on OH Dr Sauceda Jan 13, 2011
LBL, BL, small thigh lift, arms & a full facelift on 1/17/11 UBL 1/21/13
Love my Body by Sauceda
My surgeon knew I had done my research, so left it up to me.
I cannot use the silicone strips or anything with adhesive due to allergies.
For my adhesive burns and IV spots (I have keloids), I am already using Mederma and Bio-Oil. Once I no longer have "broken skin" (as per directions), I will be using them on the scars as well. I am using antibiotic ointment until the scabs are gone and everything is closed up.
I cannot use the silicone strips or anything with adhesive due to allergies.
For my adhesive burns and IV spots (I have keloids), I am already using Mederma and Bio-Oil. Once I no longer have "broken skin" (as per directions), I will be using them on the scars as well. I am using antibiotic ointment until the scabs are gone and everything is closed up.
SW 280 / GW 150 / CW 128.8
Reconstructive surgery, under construction!
Lower Body Lift - 12/14/2011 - Atlanta VA Medical Center
Brachioplasty & Mastopexy w/Augmentation - 03/14/2012 - Dr Marisa Lawrence
Reconstructive surgery, under construction!
Lower Body Lift - 12/14/2011 - Atlanta VA Medical Center
Brachioplasty & Mastopexy w/Augmentation - 03/14/2012 - Dr Marisa Lawrence
I'm using the antibiotic ointment as well. I still have a lot of scabs and it helps to keep them from drying out and pulling. I have a friend that used Mederma and it worked really well on her shoulder surgery scar. Have you found anywhere cheaper than the pharmacy to get it?
HW: 249 SW: 229 GW: 149 Age: 63 - Body by Sauceda - 12/2011
I bought both the Bio-Oil and the Mederma on Amazon.com. The pharmacy price was more than twice what I paid. I will say that the price can change quickly at Amazon, based on stock and the resellers.
SW 280 / GW 150 / CW 128.8
Reconstructive surgery, under construction!
Lower Body Lift - 12/14/2011 - Atlanta VA Medical Center
Brachioplasty & Mastopexy w/Augmentation - 03/14/2012 - Dr Marisa Lawrence
Reconstructive surgery, under construction!
Lower Body Lift - 12/14/2011 - Atlanta VA Medical Center
Brachioplasty & Mastopexy w/Augmentation - 03/14/2012 - Dr Marisa Lawrence
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