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Scar Management for anyone finding them taking a long time to heal, red, bumpy, itchy...
Hey All,
I just wanted to say in the past I haven't really worried about my scars from surgeries, however since doing my Diep Flap recon in February and subsequent revision surgery in July, I had my abdominal wound reopened. It was red, itchy and bumpy so thought I'd have a consult with people who specialise in scar management. Thanks to my friend @nikkid for the contact, I went today.
I know in my post op visits there really wasn't much talk of scar management at all, so thought I'd pop a post for anyone who is finding them annoying red, itchy, bumpy and wanted some help with it. They use silicon dressings that I wear at night only, I then massage over 4-6 weeks in circular motions, (even an electric toothbrush) to break up the scar tissue about 4 times a day. My scars are so annoying and irritating,so that's why I decided to get some extra help.
So I have a great recommendation in Melbourne for anyone needing that.
Big hugs Melinda xo
I just wanted to say in the past I haven't really worried about my scars from surgeries, however since doing my Diep Flap recon in February and subsequent revision surgery in July, I had my abdominal wound reopened. It was red, itchy and bumpy so thought I'd have a consult with people who specialise in scar management. Thanks to my friend @nikkid for the contact, I went today.
I know in my post op visits there really wasn't much talk of scar management at all, so thought I'd pop a post for anyone who is finding them annoying red, itchy, bumpy and wanted some help with it. They use silicon dressings that I wear at night only, I then massage over 4-6 weeks in circular motions, (even an electric toothbrush) to break up the scar tissue about 4 times a day. My scars are so annoying and irritating,so that's why I decided to get some extra help.
So I have a great recommendation in Melbourne for anyone needing that.
Big hugs Melinda xo
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- My scars for the most part are good two years down the track. It took quite a while after mastectomy and auxiliary clearance for things to flesh out a bit so I could get better movement. Most of my problem was near the center of my chest where I have a protruding bone. Just a quirky thing of me but with movement, that area pulled so tight over the bone would bruise easily. It is much better now.
- Dear Mel,
Its lovely you have taken the time to pass this information on to other ladies and try to make something positive from a difficult experience. This is what makes this site so nice, so thank you. Sorry your scars are bothering you, but it sounds like you are onto it.
Hugs
Vallerina - Thank you Rosie. Margie x
- Hi @onemargie and others in this conversation. @Melclarity is right in pointing out this forum is open to the public. I have removed the post with your photos attached as requested. It's great you feel confident about sharing photos of how well your mastectomy scars have healed - they do look great! - and as the responses indicate, a picture can be really valuable, but coming across such content without any warning may be triggering to some members and possibly not suitable to view at a workplace. If posting sensitive material including photos it is important to have an alert indicating the post contains material that may be triggering for some members.
Rosie - I just went back to look again, and they're gone, @onemargie. The curious nurse in me. Mind you, the ones of your port scar are also gone. What I did see, your wounds look good. I might have to invest in some of that tape. Thanks for the information
- I think your mastectomy scars look very good Margie. xxx
- Thanks ladies. Too late now knew as soon as I clicked post I should of thought about it first oh well I guess I’ll have to wait now to see if anyone from the BCNA can fix it for me. Too many UDLs I think. Margie x
- I agree it wont offend at all!! I think we forget sometimes the general forum is public eeeeh xx
- Shouldn’t offend anyone and if it does, we will give them the old ‘what for!’ Xx
- I don’t care anyone on here seeing it to be honest I was more worried or might offend someone or upset them x
