What did you put on your scars after surgery?

[Lowbmier 0]

My doctor recommended not putting anything on the scars after surgery. He said they will heal nicely without putting anything on them. I have old scars that still show. Did you put anything like Maderma (spelling) or vit E on them after surgery?:thumbup:

[RestlessMonkey 7]

I don't plan on ever wearing a bikini, and I do plan on having plastic surgery when I lose enough, more scars. I'm actually proud of my scars! LOL BUT I can see how younger women wouldn't feel that way. I'd go to a dermatologist and ask what to do. S/he will probably want you to wait until you are healed before putting anything on them, but can tell you the best product for your skin type etc.

[tqtena 0]

My doctor recommended not putting anything on the scars after surgery. He said they will heal nicely without putting anything on them. I have old scars that still show. Did you put anything like Maderma (spelling) or vit E on them after surgery?:thumbup:

My Dr. said to use Aloa Vera or Vit.E oil. Hope this helps.

[kiz 1]

I had my two week check up this week, and my doctor recommended Vitamin E or aloe vera to help with any itchiness (not having any), and to help with healing. My incisions were glued, and he said it would also help remove any residual glue. I have a great skin lotion that has both ingredients, so I've been using it twice a day for three days, and the sites do feel better. I had another laparoscoptic surgery, and the scars with staples and stitches, and the scars left are just tiny white lines. I hope these heal as nicely.

Edited September 19, 2008 by kiz

[slimteacherin08 0]

When my husband had hernia surgery, he used "Auqafor" on his incisions. You can hardly tell where they are now. I am using "Auqafor" on mine. So far they look very nice.

[Ange05 0]

I dont know if you guys have this brand in the US but in Australia we have a brand called Bio Oil and it is for stretch marks & scars.

I have been using it on my scars and I can see an improvement.

Check it out, it's not expensive at all.

[sue in ne 1]

I had problems with straight Vit E oil. Try Bag Balm- it is at your local Joanne's or Hancock's fabric store, and some drug stores. Some nursing homes use it on any sign of redness that may turn into a bed sore. Quilters use it as their hands dry out with handling the fabrics. i use it on any red, chapped area. might help.

[Lowbmier 0]

Thanks for the info.