What do cream/gel/lotion do you use on your scar ?
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I was advised to massage my scar with vaseline. Any other suggestions ?
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jen86183 dale94413
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Dale,
Any oil is okay, vaseline is ideal as is coconut oil, bio oil, olive oil. moisturisers would also work.
HLMUK dale94413
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I used the cream with the big letter and 2 numbers, getting round the mods. I used this on both and found it easier to massage in than vaseline, once it was no longer pink, I used a scar oil, it can be quite perfumed, so don't use it yet.. Not really convinced that a scar oil does much more than the actual method of massaging with any carrier oil, coconut, rosehip etc so just chose what suits you.
steve86482 dale94413
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use Silicone Strips
HLMUK dale94413
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Silicone strips are good but they don't help with the massage action that you need to use in the first months, after a few months they are supposed to reduce the scarring tissue, but I suppose how we feel about the scar is all that matters, two years yesterday since my right hip and you would have to be too close for comfort to see it
joan23085 dale94413
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Bio oil is great. I use it at night and the cream with one letter and two numbers in the morning (when I don't want oil on my clothes).
Joan