Scar Management--Gels, Strips Etc?

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Shadie
Shadie Member Posts: 57
edited May 2018 in Breast Reconstruction

What are you using to minimize your post-surgical scars? Any products that have been particularly useful? Anything to avoid?

Thanks!

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  • Falconer
    Falconer Member Posts: 1,192
    edited May 2018

    I used one package of silicon strips which gave no help. My PS said to use them for three months. Probably not going to do that. He also said to rub cocoa butter on the scars. So that's nice and smells like summer to me.

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  • SpecialK
    SpecialK Member Posts: 16,486
    edited May 2018

    My PS recommends Biocorneum, a liquid silicone with SPF.

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  • SummerAngel
    SummerAngel Member Posts: 1,006
    edited May 2018

    I used silicone gel sheets you can buy on Amazon for quite a while. My scars are thin, flat, and very light. I can't say how much of this is from the silicone sheets, though, as I tend to not scar very badly, anyway.

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  • beach2beach
    beach2beach Member Posts: 996
    edited May 2018

    My PS recommended NewGel+E. Its silicone also. I bought the gel and rub a little on. It seems to be working pretty well.

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  • Shadie
    Shadie Member Posts: 57
    edited May 2018

    Thanks for the replies! My PS also recommended Biocorneum, but was curious about other options, since it is kinda pricey. I did buy a small tube, though.

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  • SpecialK
    SpecialK Member Posts: 16,486
    edited May 2018

    shadie - you only use a tiny bit and it lasts a really long time! I bought my Biocorneum in 2016 and still have the original bottle after four surgeries with this PS, my husband used some for an injury to his nose, and I gave some to my hairdresser too! Just put a tiny dab on the end of your finger and then pull your finger across the scar line, the product has a lot of slip and a really small amount covers a pretty long incision.

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  • Falconer
    Falconer Member Posts: 1,192
    edited May 2018
    Thanks for replying as what I used wasn't very helpful but I'll look for the gels you recommended. ❤️
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  • wallycat
    wallycat Member Posts: 3,227
    edited May 2018

    My derm recommended the silicone that you can cut into any shape. I used them on and off for about a month. I think it may have helped some but the best thing that helped, personally, is using nordic poles when DH and I walk. I think the circulation and repetitive motions really helped.

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