Ugly Red Neck Scar

I had a scar similiar on my chest that I had revised because it pulled apart and appeared wider.... The doc was right about the neck...But with carful after care you could get much better results... After you have your stitches removed you have to put strong steri strips vertical to hold the skin tight and give it support....You can buy them at a drug store the white.clear surgical tape ones.....Nexcare sells them.. Then silicone or an Advanced care bandage horizontal covered with skin tone paper tape..I used and loved Johnson and Johnson First Aid Advanced healing adhesive pads..AMAZING!!!! I used TNS recovery under the pad and had almost scarless healing..Never experienced such dramatic result from a bandage or silicone sheet...I'll say it again The pads are AMAZING...and a box of 4 is only $8 compared to $40 for one silicone that doesn't work nearly as well... Feel free to email me if you have questions...Good Luck Make sure you use the strong steri strips hold one side with you finger and pull the tension up and out where your neck movement would pull the incision apart after stitches are out... Eliminate the tension on the wound from movement by using the strips for a month or so after.. Also TNS recovery serum is amazing and worth every penny for preventing a scar....I used it even with the stitches WOW

I had my thyroid out almost two years ago and have a terrible scar too. It is still very red. I have tried every cream. What I do find helps a bit is zinc oxide cream. It does help to reduce the redness.

My 14 year old daughter has had a scar on her face since age 7. The scar is about 6 inches & vertical in length and just about her right eye. My daughter is now feeling very self conscious about it. I want to find the best procedure for her. I don't know if there is anything that will actually work or significantly help the reduction in appearance of the scar? It is very noticeable because it is almost in the middle of her forehead...vertical. Anyone with any advice we be greatly appreciated....suggestions regarding surgery. Her initial injury required 6 stitches which, once removed, had to be put back for the second time(which of course resulted in the scar looking even worse). The scar appears wide and to have healed inwardly regarding the rest of her skin surface. Open to any suggestions. Thank you....concerned Mom!!

Regarding your daughter find a plastic surgeon in your area to redo the incision if it is wide... Depending on the width or severity of it you could try Retina A over time you would see improvement or Aldara the skin cancer cream that is an immune modifier It makes your body’s own immune system attack abnormal cells and replace them with new ones.... I would suggest posting a good picture and seeing what the plastic surgeons on this site suggest.... Good luck Whatever you do I would do it now while she is young because regardless of what you chose the healing is better,,,,,,,,,, she has a better chance of scar less healing....Studies show that babies and embryos don't scar like adults... If she has it revised the importance of aftercare should be stressed

Thank you so much for your response "awalk". I am just so worried that if they starting playing with it...it may get worse. I was hoping that as she aged technology would exist that would completely make the scar invisible. But with that being said, I think I am a point where I have to do something.....she has become so self-conscious of it. again thanks for your advice...