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When can I start using moistouriser or bio oil on my scar ?

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Mary8610
Mary8610

Hi wound has dried out staples removed . When can I. Use bio oil or creams ?

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  • eileen64__UK
    eileen64__UK Mary8610

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    Sorry I should have mentioned I was told not to massage it at first as well.

    What I was advised to do was put it on then tap it as if you were tapping a drum with 2 fingers up and down the scar.

    Love

    Eileen  UK

  • DawnDedee
    DawnDedee Mary8610

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    Hi Mary,

    As long as you are told you can soak in a bath, then you can begin the treatment.  Bio Oil is fabulous, so is Scar Gel.  And the gently rubbing it into the scar helps break up scar tissue underneath.

    Dawn, USA

  • barbara17317
    barbara17317 Mary8610

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    I was told by the District Nurse who came to take off the dressing and stera strips to put baby lotion on it at first and also my legs and ankles to soften them.  She said to use bio oil after two months or so as the inside will be healed better by then, so that's what I have done and found it works well.  I am starting the bio oil in a couple of weeks.
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