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What are you rubbing into your scar?

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shirley17649
shirley17649

Hi all,

Just removed dressing on Day 18 after op.

What are you all rubbing into your scar?

Is Bio-oil worth buying?

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  • cookie1964
    cookie1964 shirley17649

    Posted

    I've just started using bio oil, heres to fading fast 😉😉😉
  • shirley17649
    shirley17649

    Posted

    Thanks to you all. That sounds like a pretty big vote for Bio-oil. I am off to the pharmacy to get some.

    Now where are those crutches?

    (Limps off at top speed)

  • renee01952
    renee01952 shirley17649

    Posted

    Hi Shirley, 

    also using Bio oil and satisfied - now 25 days post-op from 2nd THR and  maybe going to get me another bottle - 

    you go, girl

    warm hug

    renee

     

    • shirley17649
      shirley17649 renee01952

      Posted

      Hi renee,

      Am on Bio oil now and thanks for all the advice folks.

      First Physio appointment today.Day 20 post op.

      Wonder what it will be like.

      Hugs

    • cookie1964
      cookie1964 shirley17649

      Posted

      Hi Shirley,

      Please let me know how you get on at physio as I have my first appointment next Tuesday and I am slightly worried.

      Best of luck Cookie.

  • jane26071
    jane26071 shirley17649

    Posted

    I bought bio oil but the scar is healing so well...hardly visible at six weeks that I am using it on my wrinkly old neck instead ha ha ha !
    • diannec
      diannec jane26071

      Posted

      I use pure unrefined coconut oil or argon oil both pretty good tell me Jane does tje bio oil work on the neck if o my change to that lol
  • jane26071
    jane26071 shirley17649

    Posted

    Well.... I don't want to sound like a shopping channel lady trying to sell you something...but....yes it smooths things out! 
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