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Helping the scar fade!

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kimmers88
kimmers88

I just want to put something out there. I recently started using EMU oil on my scar and I can't believe how much better it looks in abouy 1 1/2 weeks! It is amazing!

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  • chris00938
    chris00938 kimmers88

    Posted

    That sounds wonderful Kimmers!  How long is it since your op?  I've bought some Vit E capsules to pierce and use when I can.  I go for dressing off and clips out tomorrow but I've got a feeling it's not healed yet.  Does anyone know, if it hasn't healed, do they need to put you back on to antibiotics?

    • ali95530
      ali95530 chris00938

      Posted

      Hi Chris, after having my clips out my wound opened up a bit ( just over the maximum bend point) after physio so the put some surgical strips on for 5 days but I wasn't given any antibiotics as I didn't have an infection.

    • kimmers88
      kimmers88 chris00938

      Posted

      I am 17 weeks now. I don't think they will give you antibiotisc unless it is infected.

  • kimmers88
    kimmers88

    Posted

    I mean antibiotics!
    • chris00938
      chris00938 kimmers88

      Posted

      Thank you - it helps to know what to expect, in case:-))))  I was just a bit worried, if there is an open wound, of getting an infection into the new joint:-)))
  • linda78706
    linda78706 kimmers88

    Posted

    My surgeon said he approves of only vitaminE oil.?I will when I'm ready to use anywhere in my incision.

    • kimmers88
      kimmers88 linda78706

      Posted

      I found out about EMU oil on my own. It works better that vitamin E, at least for me!
    • marilyn10235
      marilyn10235 kimmers88

      Posted

      Hi Kimmers

      I have heard of EMU oil but never used it. Might be worth a try if you recommend it. Is it expensive, I can't remember where I heard it or how much it is?

      I am using BioOil, which I get on EBay as it's cheaper than the shops!!

      Marilyn

      XX

    • kimmers88
      kimmers88 marilyn10235

      Posted

      Hi Marilyn, I bought mine at Amazon and it was $8.95 for a 2 ounce bottle. which goes a long way. I tried to send the link on here but my post was deleted. 
    • kimmers88
      kimmers88 marilyn10235

      Posted

      Just make sure it's the pure EMU oil.The one I bought was PRO EMU OIL.

    • marilyn10235
      marilyn10235 kimmers88

      Posted

      Oh! What is that? Is it mixed with something?

      Looked on Amazon & its about the same price as BioOil, I have a spare bottle of that so will stick with it until it runs out. Thanks for the info, will get some when BioOil runs out.

      Marilyn

      XX

    • kimmers88
      kimmers88 marilyn10235

      Posted

      It's just pure EMU oil. I can't believe how well it is working for me!

  • ali95530
    ali95530 kimmers88

    Posted

    For anyone living in the uk, Tesco have got the 200ml Bio oil on offer for £13.33 ... this is a bargain!

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