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Scar Therapy
By Niffie on 31 Mar 2011
TT with flank lipo on 4/21. Trying to get some scar treatment supplies on hand. I know my PS will give me a timeline for when I can start applying an ointment, but I curious to know if most women use Mederma. If so, what do you use? I looked at the Mederma website and there are several items...cream, gel, lotion. Not sure which to use. Also wondering, has anyone used Mederma on stretch marks that were not removed with the TT and also used the ointment on the actual incision? I may have a flat tummy when I'm done, but I still have stretch marks on my sides. Suggestions are appreciated. Thanks.
I'm 21 days op and was given the ok by my PS to start the silcone strips. The scar must be healed on the outside before you star scar therapy as per my PS. Hope this information helps.
God bless
Thanks!
I had tried the strips for a while but did not like them. They made my scar super red and itchy. Now everyone is different and my skin is hyper sensitive so that could be the problem.
I found I did best sticking to the Palmer's and Bio oil's with massage and my scar is completely flat. It does turn red after I have done a big workout at the gym. But then it does settle down in a few hours. I believe that this is just all part of the healing process. Scars can take 2-3 years to totally settle down.
Stay away from the Mederma gel. It is very drying and makes your skin flake.
My personal favorites are Palmer's Vitamin E Skin Therapy Oil and Bio Oil. They both work wonderful but I prefer the smell of the Palmer's.
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