Hi Jo I spoke to my surgeon and he advised vitamin e cream and the cica care strips (silicon). So I am using a product called 100% pure vitamin e by a company called Invite. Available from the chemist for about $13 easier to apply than the capsules. I put that directly on the scar line and bio oil all over the breast area as I have expanders in at the moment so I am also trying to prevent stretch marks. I also managed to get the cica care strips which are $150 from a discount chemist extremely expensive but should last me at least two months. They are sticky strips that you wear 24 hours a day and prevent the scar line raising etc. I do find it hard to do all of it because when you have the oil on you can't put the strips on so it is a bit of a balancing act. Basically when I have had an expansion injection I focus more on the bio oil to prevent the stretch marks. My surgery was on the 30th May and my scars look amazing. I am really happy and believe my hard work is paying off. I think the surgeon deserves a mention also as his work is incredible. Good luck and by the way my surgeon also said massaging the area helps the healing. Surely any or all of the above can't hurt and helps make you feel a little more proactive with your healing. I also have recently had some dodgy looking sun spots removed and that Dr told me to use Bio oil. Hope this was helpful. Lara xx
I've also been using Bio oil... not only on my scars but also on my finger nails.. I find it works for me... check with your oncologtist when you can start using it....
Good luck
Trina
I've also been using Bio oil... not only on my scars but also on my finger nails.. I find it works for me... check with your oncologtist when you can start using it....
Good luck
Trina
I'm also using bio oil. I think it takes time but I have noticed that the scarring has softened in the areas where there were lumps - I think that's scar tissue breaking down. I use it twice a day ... wasn't sure how often or for how long I should massage it in but I am going to keep it up.
Sheila xo
