Single Incision VS Regular - SCARS

[cpeycke 16]

Well I already have my date for a regular sleeve but an almost kicking myself for not spending the extra money on single incision. I'm curious peoples thoughts and experiences with the SCARS. I'm still somewhat young and only need to loose like 60 lbs so am still hoping one day to wear a bikini (possibly) and other nice clothes and don't want to feel like the scars are going to stop me. How are your scars now? Both single incision vs regular? I thought I was comfortable enough to think the scars will be almost non visible but now I am worried. Also has anyone heard that single incision is more risky? I heard even some Dr's in Mexico don't do it because of the risk that's what made me just say screw it to begin with (plus the money of course). Let me know what you think guys! Thanks!!

[joatsaint 2,814]

I've got 5 scars. 4 of them were the size of a dime right after surgery, and now they've faded to the point where they look like big freckles. The big incision where they pulled the stomach out is about 2 inches across now, and very faded, but still noticeable. I was a trained massage therapist, massaging the scars will make them breakup and fade quicker. So when I think about it, I'll spend a minute or two running my thumbs across the scars.

[Skinny in Here 83]

I had a TT a couple of years ago. My surgeon suggested using silicone sheets to reduce scaring and to aid in healing. Since this worked so well to flatten my TT scar I decided to try using silicone nipple covers on my sleeve scars. So far they seem to be working very well to reduce redness and flatten the scars. An added bonus is that they keep the scar from getting dry and pulling. Silicone nipple covers are not expensive. I ordered several pair.

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[cpeycke 16]

Yeah I am also looking into some scar creams and such, I know there is medermia but looking for something a little more advanced... Plus maybe some tightening stuff. IDK again starting to think I should have stuck to single like I was originally going to.

[Skinny in Here 83]

Yeah I am also looking into some scar creams and such' date=' I know there is medermia but looking for something a little more advanced... Plus maybe some tightening stuff. IDK again starting to think I should have stuck to single like I was originally going to.[/quote']

My experience is that the scar creams don't do much. Silicone sheets are the way to go.

Not sure what you can tell, but here is a pic of my far left scar, after 8 weeks, and one of TT scar after 2 years. Both were treated with silicone sheets.

[Skinny in Here 83]

Added a couple of pictures.

[Sweettart702 8]

I have had 4 surgeries (3 related to Lapband and 1 gallbladder removal). All the scars were in the same place. Even with having surgery so many times, it faded so much that I hardly notice them.

[MizzouGirl 148]

I too was wishing I only had the 1 scar (I have the larger one around my belly button on 3 other small ones). I'm 4.5 months post surgery and the 3 small ones are barely noticeable - the 1 around my belly button is still pretty noticeable but hoping it will fade more over time. I can honestly say that I'm ok with the other scars and now don't regret not doing the single incision surgery.