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So Far, Not Happy - Sacramento, CA
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I've loaded some updated pictures. These were...
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I've loaded some updated pictures. These were taken at 40 weeks post-op. As you can see, they are still VERY pink. I will be waiting until my 1-year appointment to officially be referred for scar laser treatment.
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So I've finally changed my status on whether it...
So I've finally changed my status on whether it was "worth it" or not. I've decided to say no, it wasn't worth it. It's been 9 months since my arms were done, and my scars are still horribly visible. I thought by now they would at least be skin-toned, but they aren't. I feel like a freak when going out in public. I am sick of the stares, and I wish I had not gotten it done.
For those who are wanting to give scar treatment advice, I've tried everything. They are lighter than they were when I first had the procedure done, but they are still very pink. Not happy at all.
For those who are wanting to give scar treatment advice, I've tried everything. They are lighter than they were when I first had the procedure done, but they are still very pink. Not happy at all.
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I'm at 28 weeks now. The right arm scar is still...
I'm at 28 weeks now. The right arm scar is still pretty bad. The left arm is doing better. I'm starting to get the little nerves back that reach the surface, so it feels tight and painful at times. Still not sure if I'm happy with the outcome.
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December 2, 2012
I'm glad to see some recent updates about the arm lifts. I'm having a TT & arm lift this Friday the 7th. When I talked to my PS about the arm lift he said its a trade off. You are accepting the scar instead of the skin. Your arms look great and I'm sure the scars will look better over time.
December 3, 2012
I hope they get better. I'm going in for a tummy tuck revision on the 6th, but he said my arm scars look normal to him, and don't need a revision.
Good luck to you on Friday.
December 6, 2012
Are you using Mederma scar cream?
December 6, 2012
I have tried BioOli, Cocoa butter, Scar Zome, Scar Away, and prescription Cordran ape/ Nothing seems to do anything to help. I guess I just need to wait and see.
January 5, 2013
I use Coco Butter during the day and at nights I tape on the Silicone Gel Sheet. You can find it online.
January 6, 2013
Hi! Just checking in on those scars. My doc did some needling work during my TT on 12/26 and now the scars feel basically filed down. They are softer and sort of a brownish red. But, seriously, it feels like someone took a sander and buffed them out. I'll keep you posted on their healing. I had the arm lift down in march so this scar repair was about 9 months later. Now, if I can just recover from this TT surgery. Ugh.
January 6, 2013
Thanks everyone. I will basically be waiting until the middle of May to have a serious talk with my doctor about the scars. That will be my 1-year mark. If they are not faded by then (which they should be for the most part), then I will talk about getting the laser treatment for scars that he has mentioned in the past. but said I should wait on.
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