Lotion & surgery area

nesser081982 · May 27, 2008

Hi, I was just wondering, how long after your surgery do you have to wait before you can put lotion on? I had my surgery on 4/29, and my surgery area just feels raw, and I'd like to put lotion on it, but didn't know if there was a certain amount of time that you had to wait?

Thanks!

88KEYZ · May 27, 2008

I used Neosporin for the first week, then stopped as air dry no bandages is needed. I bought scar cream at the drug store and have used it daily. I have not itched too bad as all that helped. Also, wash the area lightly with Water and non-allergic soap, or better yet, rub on rubbing alcohol on the area. All these relieve some of the itch and raw feelings.

Enchanted · May 27, 2008

If you incisions are red and swollen, you should have them looked at by your doc. While everyone heals differently, I had my surgery on 4/30 and my incisions are completely healed and have been for a week or so.

I suggest that you not use anything with fragrance in it if the skin is not healed over.

juliegeraci · May 27, 2008

Neosporin would be best for now until they are healed more. Then I would move to Lubriderm or a mild lotion like that.

Rugrat682 · May 27, 2008

I have been wondering the same thing. I am now 4 weeks out and used lotion for the first time this weekend. I used my organic arbonne serum and lotion that is great for healing but am not sure if it is ok? I have the glue rather then steri strips????? Neosporin seems like a good idea....

KIM

MollyTaMolly · May 27, 2008

At my one week post-op appointment my doc told me it was okay to use scar creams or cocoas butter or things like that. I have been using Vitamin E cream every few days and my scars are healing very nicely. I wouldn't woory about what you use too muc nless it irritates it or you hvae open wounds still. Hope that helps.

CaliGirl626 · May 28, 2008

My band date was May 12th. I've been putting on Neosporin - Ointment kind. 4 out of my 5 incisions looks fine. it's only the biggest one in the middle ( I think that's for the band right?) that's kindda red and a bit itchy. I washed it with the sting-free antiseptic wash, dry, Neosporin and put a bandaid over it (since it is constantly rubbing against my clothes.)