gastric sleeve scars

[I AM NOT MY SIZE 69]

Hi guys, it will be three weeks tomorrow since my surgery. What are you guys using on your surgery scars to fade them? Mine feels a little raised and hard. I hope it isn't scar tissue.

[Introversion 1,876]

You might be prone to keloid scarring. Those who are prone to keloid scarring develop surgical scars that are raised, darkened and permanently hardened.

It's been 3 weeks since surgery. The typical laporascopic surgical incision heals in 14 days or less, so you're beyond that timeframe. What you see is what you'll likely deal with long term.

You can use Ambi fade cream to lighten the incisions.

Nonetheless, scarring is a trade-off I happily accepted in exchange for being a normal-weight person who can maintain the weight loss. My scars, to me, are badges of honor.

Good luck to you.

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

Vitamin E oil (as suggested by Surgeon), Bio Oil and ScarAway.

The best thing is time. I have to look for my scars to see them now.

[I AM NOT MY SIZE 69]

Started using bio oil last night and will get some mederma scar cream today. I never had keloid skin, I sure hope this isn't the case. I go back to my doctor next week. I will inquire about this. Thanks guys!

[Danny Paul 761]

Had a different surgery years ago and I'm prone to keloid scarring. Went to a plastic surgeon who injected the scars with cortisone injections and they flattened out. Insurance covered the procedure.

[KristyAB 48]

I use a collagen cream mixed with frankincense oil.

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[I AM NOT MY SIZE 69]

@Danny Paul, thanks for sharing that information. I wouldn't have thought of doing that. I think I will contact my dermatologist, he does cortisone injections.

[Diana_in_Philly 1,426]

It will take your body at least six weeks to completely heal and for the swelling to go down. Give it time. I can't even find mine 13 months out and I didn't do anything.

Don't sweat it yet.