Treating TKR scaring.
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I had TKR on 5/22 and seem to be progressing well. When can you start applying lotions etc. to the incision? My surgeon used glue only, no stitches or staples. What have you found to be effective and is it too soon to start applying creams, lotions? Thanks
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Guest lowballme
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Hi, My surgeon used glue , I just waited till it looked fully healed, no weeping or anything and used coconut oil, I think it's a matter of preference a lot of people use bio oil.
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lyn32416 lowballme
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Greetings. Try a blend of organic essential oils in a cream base. They are available at pharmacies and health food shops. I used an organic sorbelene base with lavender oil for its infection fighting properties. I don't like oil on my skin and preferred a cream type base. The soothing feeling of a light massage over the scar area later is soooo good. My physio massaged both my knees to release scar tissue and it really helped me. At 15 months post op on both knees scarring is hardly noticeable. I wear shorts 8 months of the year. Happy healing.
lyn32416 lowballme
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april99094 lowballme
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panda38479 lowballme
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Hi, last time I had surgery it was on my face, but the plastic surgeon said as long as the wound has closed and healed, ie no weeping of any kind, you can apply creams or oils. His recommendation was to break open Vitamin E capsules and apply the oil directly to the wound. This worked a treat and I don't have a scar at all. He also advised against Bio Oil as it is a petroleum based product which isn't a healthy option. Hope this helps
april99094 panda38479
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lowballme april99094
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Thanks April,
Won't apply anything until checking with Dr in 3 weeks.
jenny80029 april99094
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