Question about Incisions

BSWhip08 · May 15, 2008

Hi All -

I was wondering what everyone is doing with their incisions. Are you applying any kind of cream or ointment to help with the scaring?? At this point I am 2 weeks out and I want to use something to help them heal better, they are looking good, but I figured i should do something.

What have you all done? I am looking for suggestions. THANKS

Edited May 15, 2008 by BSWhip08

NicoleW8ing · May 15, 2008

Once the wounds close, Vitamin E will help with scaring. I use Antibiotic Cream (just Neosporin) in the mean time, which I cleared with my doctor. My wound is almost healed, but it's got some scabs and I don't want to use the Vitamin E till the scabs are gone.

Good luck!

jbperry21 · May 15, 2008

I used Vitamin E and I think it's helped. My incisions are looking pretty good for 6 weeks out.

bandfan1 · May 15, 2008

I still have scabs, but I will apply Mederma creme to all of the incisions.

dancinglamb · May 15, 2008

I put Kelo-Cote on them once or twice a day, depending on whether it's worn off. Somebody else here posted before/after pics using it, and I was motivated to use it after my own surgery.

The stuff is pretty spendy, but I was able to find it a little cheaper on eBay. It really does seem to make a significant difference; not only in appearance, but in the itch factor.

-m

Jo Skinnie · May 15, 2008

I was told by my pharmacist that it could take up to a year for the scars to really fade away. Keep that in mind so you don't get to discouraged when you look at them! I also use Vit E oil. I like it better than Mederma because it's a moisterizer that I can use anywhere on my skin, not just on scars!

cb11213 · May 15, 2008

When I was at 2 weeks, I was just letting it heal. But now that I'm 2 months out, I'm putting Mederma on it twice a day. The cream is VERY expensive ($25 for a SMALL tube), but it's already fading my scars.