Scar removal

Just had a pacemaker implanted. What do you recommend to help remove the surgery scar? The RN said Vitamin E, I've heard Cocoa Butter.

4 Comments

scars

by Tracey_E - 2013-08-25 05:08:09

I spoke with a plastic surgeon after my last surgery. She said it didn't matter so much what we use, as long as we keep it moist and out of the sun. I have had good luck with vitamin e. I started putting it on as soon as it was closed up tight.

scar

by Alma Annie - 2013-08-25 06:08:01

I did not do anything with mine. Time has healed and after a few months all that could be seen is a thin white line, and is hardly noticeable. (It is over 2 years now and even better) It is certainly nothing like the scar on my forehead obtained last January after tripping up a step and flinging myself into a wall sustaining a head injury!!
I think after time you will find it will fade considerably. There is on the market here in Oz, a skincare gel called Hiruscar, a Swiss product which might help. It advertises that it reduces the appearance of scars. Let us know how you go
Alma Annie

Mederma Scar Gel

by depreal30 - 2013-08-26 03:08:18

I have been applying Mederma Scar Gel to all my scars for the last 10 years. It works great, but you have to do it every day. I had hip surgery when I was 10 and applied the gel to the scare about 10 years later and the scar is deminishing. You will not be able to get it to completely go away.

Amy

Mederma

by Marie12 - 2013-08-26 09:08:15

I agree with Mederma Scar Gel. Works fairly well. I tried bio oil but found it was greasy and could stain clothes.

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