Scar therapy?
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Yesterday I had my first THR post-op f/u, at 3 weeks (it was supposed to be 2 but the surgeon was busy.) The nurse removed my dressing (it's been on & untouched since surgery.) Everything looked good. There were no staples or stitches, just some voodoo magic holding my posterior together. I'm impressed with how skinny the scar is. However, it's still a scar and I would like to "treat" it to reduce it's appearance over time.
The pharmacy/chemists shops are full of oils and moisturizers promising eternal youth and bliss. What have you used?
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maggie93798 adiebabie
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bio oil
donny1 adiebabie
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bio oil had both hips done THRs 2 years ago glued together or voodoo (lol)
will also help when the itching starts
joan23085 adiebabie
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I was advised bio oil on this forum, and I've been delighted with the results.
Joan
Cyndey adiebabie
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I am using bio-oil its very good for scars and stretch marks
ptolemy adiebabie
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As the others say BIO OIL!
bev01886 adiebabie
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**bio oil is great im 12 months after my thr and mine is a veey fine line and fading
barbara54201 adiebabie
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hi
bio oil but a cheaper version in Lloyds chemist is body oil. apparently just the same. my physio and consultant told me to massage the scar for about 10 min everyday with my thumb, going in pretty hard to break down the scar tissue. i have been more tentative and probably too gentle. i didnt start massaging until about 3 weeks after. not necessary to use oil to do this but irub on twice a day and before swimming.
barbara
adiebabie
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Thank you all so very much. Bio Oil it is. 😃