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Howeller
Howeller

I am 7 weeks post LTHR and although I am recovering really well my scar is still sensitive and red. Is this normal? Which are the best creams/oils to use on the scar; I have tried Bio Oil & E 45 cream but neither seems to improve it. All suggestuions gratefully received smile

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  • amanda1827h
    amanda1827h Howeller

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    Hi I found Bio oil helped me! Also get lavender in a little oil.your health food shop will help.regards Amanda
    • Howeller
      Howeller amanda1827h

      Posted

      Thanks. A colleague recommended lavender essential oil in a little almond oil. Is that what you mean?
    • amanda1827h
      amanda1827h Howeller

      Posted

      Hi yes that's exactly right! Good luck. please listen to your body as we are all different. Regards Amanda
  • maggie93798
    maggie93798 Howeller

    Posted

    I found bio oil helped me. I also use body shop body butter
  • christine63829
    christine63829 Howeller

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    Hi I tried to tell you about the product I have found that works better than anything I have ever tried but it's been withheld because it's deemed as advertising. I don't know if there is another way I can get a message to you
    • Howeller
      Howeller christine63829

      Posted

      Hi Christine there is a little envelope icon you can click on to send a private message
  • Kate53CornUK
    Kate53CornUK Howeller

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    Hi, I am also 7 weeks and my scar is darkening and although still a bit numb it isn't sensitive. I have used coconut oil all the way through and a Vit E oily cream from Superdrug. I believe that it isn't what you use but the actual massaging that helps a scar to heal. I think I would be inclined to get yours checked out especially if it is hot as well as red.
    • Howeller
      Howeller Kate53CornUK

      Posted

      No it's not hot and I saw the surgeon on Monday who didn't seem to be worried about it so it's just a case of speeding up the healing a bit if I can. I have been using E45 cream but I might change to something else
  • lindag1
    lindag1 Howeller

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    Hi. I'm 5 weeks and my scar H's healed well. Still a bit tender but not like yours sounds. I think a trip to docs would be beneficial for you. I've been using Aloe Vera Jelly
  • lynne09047
    lynne09047 Howeller

    Posted

    Hi howeller,

    I dont know if by red you mean inflamed, but if it's just general healing soreness, then I would try bepanthen diaper cream it's what I was told to use after each of my tattoo's it works great, hope this helps.

    Lynne x

    • Howeller
      Howeller lynne09047

      Posted

      Hi I guess that's a USA product? We have something similar in the UK call Sudocreme. It could be the magic solution.... I wonder if anyone has tried it?
    • lynne09047
      lynne09047 Howeller

      Posted

      You can get it in any uk chemist, I'm in the uk, but I'm moving back to the USA soon as my son's are there, good luck cheesygrin
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