ausmith 374 Posted June 7, 2016 Hi what silicon scar strips and cream are you using or have used and where do you buy it from. I will have to buy it online as I don't live in the US Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Queen of Crop 1,104 Posted June 7, 2016 I'll be interested as well. I also don't live in the US but I'm going there in a few weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Marusek 5,244 Posted June 7, 2016 I used Madera Advanced Scar Gel. The main ingredient is Allantoin. Since ointment you are searching for has silicon, I don't know if this is the one you are looking for. But I used Madera and found it works well. I buy it from the local drug store. I thought it was a little pricey though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Queen of Crop 1,104 Posted June 7, 2016 Thanks, I made a note and will look for it when I'm in the US Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AvaFern 3,516 Posted June 7, 2016 I used Biocorneum for my plastic surgery scars. It has SPF and seems to have worked well. In hindsight my sleeve scars were so minor that it wasn't even something to stress about unless you scar poorly. Sillicone strips that you can get on Amazon also worked well. You can put them on in combination with scar gel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jess9395 5,449 Posted June 7, 2016 Embrace scar therapy strips. They are specially designed to reduce the tension on the incisions so scars don't form. These ones success are borne out by clinical research vs the ones that are just anecdotally supported. HUGE difference between by scars treated with embrace and those not treated (because they are in an area that shouldn't show, like under my Breast creases) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ausmith 374 Posted June 8, 2016 Embrace scar therapy strips. They are specially designed to reduce the tension on the incisions so scars don't form. These ones success are borne out by clinical research vs the ones that are just anecdotally supported. HUGE difference between by scars treated with embrace and those not treated (because they are in an area that shouldn't show, like under my Breast creases) Thanks great information I will see if I can buy them online. Fingers crossed they ship internationally Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeedaBreak4Me 1,755 Posted June 8, 2016 (edited) Are you in Australia?? I'm assuming because of your screen name Chemist warehouse have Hiruscar Gel that works on scars, also dermatix is good too Edited June 8, 2016 by AussieGirl81 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ausmith 374 Posted June 8, 2016 Are you in Australia?? I'm assuming because of your screen name Chemist warehouse have Hiruscar Gel that works on scars, also dermatix is good too Thanks have you used those Brand’s and if so how did you find them? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeedaBreak4Me 1,755 Posted June 8, 2016 I have used the dermatix... its crazy expensive like $70 for a little tube.... it didn't do much in my opinion. The second time i had surgery i used nothing and the scars faded over time. (Took around 2 years to fade) Bio oil is supposed to be good... i haven't used it on scars though. Now i have had the sleeve, i just use Vitamin e cream and nivea all over to keep my skin moisturized... and to prevent my skin from looking rippled from weight loss. The Hiruscar is around $20... but i have never used it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ausmith 374 Posted June 9, 2016 I have used the dermatix... its crazy expensive like $70 for a little tube.... it didn't do much in my opinion. The second time i had surgery i used nothing and the scars faded over time. (Took around 2 years to fade) Bio oil is supposed to be good... i haven't used it on scars though. Now i have had the sleeve, i just use Vitamin e cream and nivea all over to keep my skin moisturized... and to prevent my skin from looking rippled from weight loss. The Hiruscar is around $20... but i have never used it Thanks Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyre314 2 Posted June 20, 2016 I used Bio Oil and it seems to have worked best on my scars,after having surgery. It also kept my skin moisturized. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ausmith 374 Posted June 25, 2016 Cimeosil Is this a cream or silicon strips ? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
talkysfunny 70 Posted June 25, 2016 Cream, gel or silicone strips. http://www.cimeosil.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites