3 wks post op. Is the skin bunching near my incision line normal & what can I do to help my raised scar & lessen redness?(photo)

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I am 3 weeks post op TT. I'm wanting to know if the skin bunching close to my incision line is normal. Also, what can I do to lessen my scars redness as well as keep it flat. I purchased embrace scar therapy but it has eaten away at my skin and is to painful to continue. Thank you in advance for your time and response.

Robert M. Lowen, MD · Answer

Sorry to hear your Embrace was not tolerated.  The bunching will go away over the next month or two and is not abnormal.  In that area since  the tissues are bunched there is less tension on the skin which is favorable for eventual scarring.
   Embrace is usually started 3 weeks after surgery, so you might wait a few weeks and try it again. After three weeks you can also try a scar modifying gel like Biocorneum, which is used for 3-4 months or so.

3 wks post op. Is the skin bunching near my incision line normal & what can I do to help my raised scar & lessen redness?(photo)

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