Incision Care

[LMJ 6]

What did you use on your incisions and at what point did you start???

[eylish 23]

I didn't use anything, I just rinsed them off in the shower and when they were totally healed I started putting bio oil on them. They are still pink but not an angry red anymore.

[krissy20 27]

I've been using neosporin since I got home from the hospital !!! They have healed nicely oh yeah the cream not the ointment FYI!!!!

[smilebig2012 4]

My incisions have pink puffiness aroun the incision and is itching. I'm 2 weeks post op

[SkinnyMom2b 14]

I did the same thing we do where I work, took off dressings 48 (day surgeries we do 24 but I didn't get in the shower at hospital) hours after surgery then got in the shower. Ran under soapy Water, rinsed and patted dry. My drain incision was a little bit more open and draining so on my own I just rinsed peroxide over it for a few days although some of our surgeons don't like the stuff...

[LMJ 6]

I am almost 2 weeks post and mine itch as well...the big one is really hard scabbed....if that means anything??

[Seannie 42]

I use Silicone Scar sheets as recommended by my surgeon. They help significantly reduce swelling, puffiness, keloids, etc... You wear them 12 hours a day for approx. 10 to 12 weeks. I've read good reviews.. www.myscaraway.com.

I have a tendency to get "hyperthropic" (sp??) scars.. that can get raised and look very similar to keloids. I've read these silicone strips prevent that from happening. Just started wearing them so keeping my fingers crossed!

[mesaucedo 207]

I am not too worried about my scarring, I have stretch marks all over my tummy anyhow, but was wondering when your incision marks faded a bit. Mine are a raspberry pink color and very bright!

Any input?

[Cmullinvegas 39]

At two weeks out I started using Vitamin e. I try to use it twice a day. They are healing nicely.

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I'm pleased with the healing so far.

[LMJ 6]

I have been using Aquaphor and they are starting to heal pretty nice! At 2 weeks the scab came off and it looks pinkish.

[Afro_Cyster 74]

All of mine are raised and ugly. And I know it's just me and has nothing to do with my surgeon. I ALWAYS scar. I have keloid kinda skin.

[aviiva 140]

where do you get silicon scar sheets

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[Afro_Cyster 74]

aviiva......Walgreen or CVS

[favoredone 590]

I only have one raise scar.. It's the one by my belly button... It itches like crazy sometimes!!!

[JaniRN 5]

I am almost 2 weeks post and mine itch as well...the big one is really hard scabbed....if that means anything??

Itching is a good sign of healing