scar creams

[nicolek]

Hi All

I was banded 11 feb and i was wondering if anyone has used the scar healing creams or strips?

I bought some yesterday however I think I should wait at least a week before applying them.Any suggestions??

Thanks Nicole

[Clynn]

I don't think those things actually do anything, other than get you to spend money. As you lose weight the scars will become smaller. Right now the four small scars look like little dots on my stomach.

[Alana]

If you are concerned about scars, rubbing a little Vitamin E oil helps a lot. I fell in Greece 2 years ago and scraped my knee up horribly. I should have gotten stitches, but they're hospitals close at 2pm and you can only get stitches within the first 24 hours. it scarred up pretty badly, but after applying the Vitamin E oil on it consistently, it's now smooth and faint looking. You can get it at Walgreens or CVS.

[desertgal]

Hi Nicole,

I have had awesome results from using vitamin E - get the capsules, poke a hole in it and rub the oil on - don't buy the vit e cream....I had nasty scar from appendectomy and the vit E did an amazing job of healing and reducing it! After seeing my friends tiny dots since her banding last sept, I am not too concerned.

Good Luck!

[nicolek]

Hi guys

Thanks for the info. When can I start applying the vit e oil???

Nicole

[Christopher]

I have been using Mederma on my scars. It is a bit pricy, but it is something you can buy over the counter. It is great stuff. I would recommend it.