6 weeks post-op and scared of scar stretching?

May 15, 2016
Asked By:srhwatson in Scotland, GA

I am less protective of my scar bending/stretching but I feel the odd 'sharp nip', us that areas of my skin/scar stretching? I am still sleeping/sitting with my legs raised, I don't sleep/sit flat. I am using Mepilex XT with SAFETAC or Oleeva silicone sheeting instead of moisturising, have I compromised the result of my scar/healing or increased the tendency for the skin to stretch? Do I remove the Oleeva for showering or can it remain in place? I have always removed the Mepilex when showering.

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