Lap Band Scar?

[Ale817 1]

Hi everyone!! I'm one month post op, and I just forgot to ask my surgeon this question... Have any of you put a cream like mederma in the incision? I'm healing well, but I've had people tell me different things about putting anything on the scar. Should I just leave it alone or can I start putting something on it?

[skinnybitch 3]

i started putting mederma on it right away.. but.. i didint like it. not because it didint work, but because my tummy would be tacky even after i showered and cleaned the area well (it was also $30!!!). i switched to a stick of 100% cocoa butter. (around $2 at cvs.. looks like a push pop tube) im a little over 2 months post op and my scars are disappearing nicely. i highly recommend it!

[Ale817 1]

Thanks! Im going to go get it now!!

[LB4Me 35]

I've been using Mederma. I'm defiantely seeing some fade. But like prior poster said, it is very expensive. I will go back to Vitamin E once this is gone.

[kll724 3,055]

I really don't think there is a problem after your incision has healed to put something on it. BUt, maybve ohters know better. I would call the office if you have a question though. Good luck, Karen

[honk 780]

I put nothing on mine and it is very very faint 1 1/2 years out.