FabFemale 233 Posted May 13, 2016 I got sleeved on May 2nd. Just wondering if anyone has obvious scars from the incisions. Mine are healing and were glued shut. No stitches. They are stating to peel away from my skin. Anything I should do after to prevent scars? Lotions creams? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OutsideMatchInside 10,166 Posted May 13, 2016 My Dr told me Vitamin E. I only have one you can really see. I am using bio oil on my stomach now, but I used vitamin e and scar away strips for the first 3 months and they faded and flattened. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bufflehead 6,358 Posted May 14, 2016 I had my incisions glued as well. I did nothing to try to prevent scars and I have to tell you I have absolutely zero visible scars. My dermatologist had to get out her lighted magnifying glass and search for them. And I'm someone who tends to scar easily and noticeably, I even have some keloid scars! I think gluing the incisions really helped. If you want to do something to help with scarring, silicone scar sheets are what my dermatologist said are the only things worth spending money on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inner Surfer Girl 12,015 Posted May 14, 2016 I like Palmer's cocoa butter and cocoa oil. They both have Vitamin E and smell great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dashofsunshine 875 Posted May 14, 2016 My scars don't show at all, really. I suppose if you looked closely, you might see them. But they healed right up and have faded very well. I'm 18 months post op. I'm pale as a ghost, so I think that helps my scars blend in a little, lol! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ironpoorer 88 Posted May 14, 2016 At almost 5 months out mine have healed completely but still have a purplish tone; doc said this was normal and would fade over the 1st year Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redgrind 2 Posted May 14, 2016 Hello all my scars turned into keloids, doctor stated it's due to my stomach skin. I have tattoos that healed perfect, stomach ares not so tough Sent from my SM-G930T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katcycler 95 Posted May 14, 2016 I'm 18 months out and can't even see them. I didn't use anything except skin lotion once in awhile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites