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Any AA Sleevers experience keloid scars or hypertrophic scars?



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As African Americans we are more prone to keloid scars and hypertrophic scars. My sleeve surgery is scheduled for July 19.

Any one have any suggestions on how to reduce scarring. (medications, creams, Vitamins etc???)

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my scars are raised in some incision sites (i had 6) and not others....i am not really sweating it because they are thin...some ppl say mederma works but I am not sure...

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Its something I think about too. I have not had keloids but I also havent had any surgeries or major scarring. My dad had keloids and I guess I'm just worried that my stomach will be all scarred up too.

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I noticed the other day (when all of my steristrips finally fell off - I had surgery on 8-31) that some of my incisions sites are raised. I've never really experienced large keloids, but, now, after seeing my scars, I am going to ask my surgeon about this next week when I see him.

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I rub shea butter and Vitamin E oil over my stomach everyday. I had surgery on 9-21-11 and I do not want the scarring. Someone suggested bio-oil and scar guard. I may check those out as well. I have noticed that the scars aren't darkening so I am going to continue my fight with my weapons shea butter and vit. E. Some are more discolored than others

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I rub Vitamin E oil on it in the morning and evening. I also usually rub some Yes to Tomatos body butter on them during lunch. They are just slightly raised but I'm ok with it. The two small scars above the incision line are from the pain pump. Those are completely flat. Even if it doesnt help the scar my skin is extra soft. smile.png

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