Coach0407 50 Posted December 13, 2013 Which did you have to close lapband incisions? Which leave the least scarring? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MandaMom23 684 Posted December 13, 2013 I had glue on the 3 smallest, and stitches (the kind that dissolve) for the largest incision where they placed the port. I can't even see the small ones anymore. The big one has faded nicely as well, though I can still easily see it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terrydumont46 1,954 Posted December 13, 2013 good question. if you have a choice don't choose the staples. i have 6 little incisions and 1 big one. and i can still see where the staples were. but they are all fading okay. i don't think the small ones will be noticeable soon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kll724 3,055 Posted December 13, 2013 Mine closed nicely, I had stitches(I think), but left the hospital with seri-tape. The only one that is fully visible is the port, that is because it is the biggest. But, that fades pretty much too(as I left my top and look)!! 1 ☠carolinagirl☠ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721 Posted December 13, 2013 18 months post op...5 incisions....the only one i can see is where the port is and its so faint you have to damn near eyeballing it to see it.....little itty marks are least of my worries........i had a breast reduction in the 90s and those you can still see (the scars).......lap band, nope.... 2 JOANNE M HOLL and kll724 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skb123 308 Posted December 13, 2013 I just had tape. Can hardly see were them and it has not even been 5 months yet! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QueensTy 82 Posted December 13, 2013 I have glue and with past surgeries (I had my boobs done years ago) the glue doesn't scar as much. Just depends on your skin type. Once the glue has dissolved I used Bio-Oil (the Walgreens version). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Icy One 518 Posted December 13, 2013 I had staples. (Yuk.) My incisions are healing nicely but still quite red. I had surgery in March, had staples on those incisions, as well and those scars are still pretty red, too. Maybe because I am so fair skinned? I don't know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry Poperszky 2,784 Posted December 14, 2013 pop rivets. Leaves a nice little polka dot pattern Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach0407 50 Posted December 14, 2013 I have glue and with past surgeries (I had my boobs done years ago) the glue doesn't scar as much. Just depends on your skin type. Once the glue has dissolved I used Bio-Oil (the Walgreens version). How long until the glue can come off. Today is Day 7 postop for me and the glue is flaking at the sides and getting itchy. I have a thick bulging scar between my ribs from gall bladder surgery (10/2012) and I have stitch markets and the scars are still visible. For that, I had the old hard stitches they cut out day 9 post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SandyM 1,956 Posted December 14, 2013 Highly unlikely your surgeon will give you a choice. I had glue (dermabond) on the smaller ones plus steristrips. Sutures on the port incision with steristrips. Other than still being real pink they closed beautifully. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lirpastar 19 Posted December 14, 2013 I have the glue too and mine is itching as well. Doc said leave alone and let it fall off on its own. Aggravating.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Awhitmire 16 Posted December 14, 2013 Glue here as well on all 3 incisions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
