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LoveBuzz



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PostPosted: Tue Jun 02, 2015 1:00 am    Post subject: Scarring from Operation Reply with quote

There is a chance I will be having an operation soon which involves two small 3mm incisions on my face. I'm naturally very concerned about long-term scarring as I don't want this at all.

The surgeon states that because the incisions are so small it should be invisible long-term.

What would you recommend I do to prevent scarring as much as possible? Both in terms of caring for the wound immediately post-op to the use of lasers after it's healed. I'd greatly appreciate you being able to provide me with such a plan.
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drtodorov
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 02, 2015 9:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Such small incisions may indeed heal practically w/o scarring if performed correctly and there is no infection. Silicon sheet are often used to reduce/prevent scarring with good results. But consult with your doctor when it is safe to start applying anti-scar treatments. But once it's safe, sooner is better than later.
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LoveBuzz



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PostPosted: Sun Jun 07, 2015 9:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

drtodorov wrote:
Such small incisions may indeed heal practically w/o scarring if performed correctly and there is no infection. Silicon sheet are often used to reduce/prevent scarring with good results. But consult with your doctor when it is safe to start applying anti-scar treatments. But once it's safe, sooner is better than later.


I'll discuss this with the surgeon more when the time comes then post about it once more.

I thought silicon sheets were only useful for a specific type of scarring, not just any scar. I think I read keloid scarring or something? Is that not so?
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drtodorov
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 07, 2015 6:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

In my experience, silicon sheets were the most useful when applied early, before the keloid scar (or any scar) if fully matured. They are not as effective on older scars.
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Terrie Dawson



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PostPosted: Wed Aug 12, 2015 2:10 am    Post subject: Re: Scarring from Operation Reply with quote

I think you don't need to worry about it at all. You'll get rid of the same very soon after the operation. I mean you can get rid of the same by just following some home remedies like almond, lemon juice too. It will get banished, don't worry about it.
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angela11



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PostPosted: Thu Sep 15, 2016 11:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

How should I use lemon or olive oil to reduce scar visibility? And how long after the surgery can I try using it?
I am thinking about a c-section scar..
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