Sjay Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 (edited) I have to remove my dressings on Friday, I will see my incision scars for the first time so I'm feeling pretty anxious about it. My ps hasn't told me to use anything in particular on my scars, so I was wondering what everyone is using? Which products work/don't work?? Best products for making the scar as neat as possible... Edited December 9, 2015 by Sjay Katewell and Countrygirl94 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ittybittyk Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 Saw my surgeon for my 6 week check up today and he said to use Fixomull tape 24/7 for 3 months. You only replace it as it starts to peel off (I'm getting a couple of weeks out of each application). He said not to worry about oils and creams - he reckons that the tape does the best job in the first instance. But I can use whatever I like (and massage) once I no longer need to use the tape. But that's just one opinion. I've heard of others having success with silicone tape, bio oil etc, but I will do what I'm told for now ? Sjay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blossom Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 I'm using bio oil twice a day as recommended by my PS. I've heard of others using strataderm, micropore tape, hypafix, silicone strips... there's so many options it's confusing! Sjay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracie.d Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 I used silicone tape for the first couple of weeks. Then I just went on to body oil. I think they are just good to fade the redness. Its up to your surgeon to have made them nice and neat. Sjay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katewell Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 I used silicone tape for the first couple of weeks. Then I just went on to body oil. I think they are just good to fade the redness. Its up to your surgeon to have made them nice and neat.what did you think of the silicone sheets ? I hear mixed reviews Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracie.d Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 what did you think of the silicone sheets ? I hear mixed reviews Honestly im not sure if they did that much. they were pretty pricey. My scars are very neat but still pink. They are fading over time. Katewell 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katewell Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 I'm wondering if I should invest I'm still using the micropore at moment had a few days of used the strataderm just find it messy and I'm so impatient to wait for drying time ? gracie.d 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanaJ Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 I'm wondering if I should invest I'm still using the micropore at moment had a few days of used the strataderm just find it messy and I'm so impatient to wait for drying time ?I'd use the tape over gel but I honestly think that all it did was help the scars feel flat & soft. It didn't do anything for the colour. But the sheeting is heaps easier to use than the gels. ? gracie.d and Katewell 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracie.d Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 I think the same, the tape is really easy. I never used the gel, but the drying time would be a pain. Also I liked to have something over my scars and I felt like the tape gave them that little bit of protection aswel. I make sure that my scars are never in sunlight and when I had spray tans for the 1st few months I always made sure they were totally covered. Katewell and AlanaJ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huck Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 Ittybittyk my PS is requiring me to start using fixomull.. I'm not sure if its this Monday when I have my first post op appointment or the next appointment, but I have to purchase it myself. Did you buy your own? How much did it cost? And do you feel like it's doing a good job? Katewell and Sjay 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Countrygirl94 Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 I had my 2 week PO appointment on monday and I was told to buy their KELO-COTE scar gel (~$25) I dont get to use if for another 2 weeks though, when my final bandages come off Really hoping it works because I do not want scars around my aerola! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjay Posted December 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 I was going to ask if anyone has used kelocote... My mum has used it on a big scar she has and says it's very good Countrygirl94 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinylittlekitty Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 I was using micropore tape till 4.5weeks then stopped because it was causing a skin reaction and moved onto bio oil. I had planned to buy silicone sheets but maybe will ask os if he recommends anything at my 6.week post op appt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjay Posted December 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 Countrygirl94 was that dr Connell who told you about the kelocote? Strange as I had him and he never mentioned it. Where can you buy it? Countrygirl94 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Countrygirl94 Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 Countrygirl94 was that dr Connell who told you about the kelocote? Strange as I had him and he never mentioned it. Where can you buy it? He mentioned something briefly about it and said to talk to jenny about it so I got the receptionist to ask her and she gave me that I got it from his rooms Sjay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjay Posted December 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 That's good:) I just looked online and it's so expensive! How big a tube did you get for $25? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Countrygirl94 Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 (edited) That's good:) I just looked online and it's so expensive! How big a tube did you get for $25? 6g which apparently lasts 60-90 days How much are they online? Edited December 10, 2015 by Countrygirl94 Sjay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ittybittyk Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 Ittybittyk my PS is requiring me to start using fixomull.. I'm not sure if its this Monday when I have my first post op appointment or the next appointment, but I have to purchase it myself. Did you buy your own? How much did it cost? And do you feel like it's doing a good job?Hey Huck, I got lucky and my PS gave me a small stash, but the rate I'm going through it probably means that I won't come close to using it all. He said not to replace it until it starts to fall off and the longer it stays on the better. It's supposed to help support the scar and prevent any pulling which may stretch the scar and cause it to become misshapen. I've found it really easy to use because it dries really quickly after showering and I love that I only have to tend to it every 4 weeks or so. I did check out Chemist Warehouse and I think they had it for around $20. But it should be stacks - you shouldn't have to buy more than one packet. A good low maintenance option I reckon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katewell Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 Hey Huck, I got lucky and my PS gave me a small stash, but the rate I'm going through it probably means that I won't come close to using it all. He said not to replace it until it starts to fall off and the longer it stays on the better. It's supposed to help support the scar and prevent any pulling which may stretch the scar and cause it to become misshapen. I've found it really easy to use because it dries really quickly after showering and I love that I only have to tend to it every 4 weeks or so. I did check out Chemist Warehouse and I think they had it for around $20. But it should be stacks - you shouldn't have to buy more than one packet. A good low maintenance option I reckon!what size? As I see fixomull stretch in all different sizes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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