Scar

[Madgranny2]

What cream is best to use on open heart surgery scar ?

I am 3months post surgery but have other complications and have not given the scar much thought.

It is now healed well, although a little itchy, I would appreciate advice, I have sensitive skin so a natural product would be best.

Thank you

[PhilipH]

I’ve been using BioOil but my GP’s nurse said Vaseline is fine too. So to me it is the gentle massaging that is beneficial. It think much of the itching is the nerves regrowing.

Currently I’m 4 weeks post surgery so I massage both sides of the scar as it is still healing.

[Madgranny2 in reply to PhilipH]

Thank you PhillipH

[skid112 Heart Star]

Hello madgranny, I have recently changed from biooil to rosehip oil. Much improved, I also use a substance called kelo-cote scar gel, apply this before putting on clothing gives a barrier plus assists with the massaging of the scar which has been recommended

[Madgranny2 in reply to skid112]

I knew you would have an answer, thank you

[Ang1967]

Hi I have been using dermatix silicon gel it was recommended by my surgeon and has softened my scar a treat 😊

[Madgranny2 in reply to Ang1967]

Thank you. I will have a look

[Twobells]

Bio oil mostly, but also given one by surgeon called Capsaicin which takes the sting away. But Vaseline will do the job just as well if you have sensitive skin.

[Patches2]

My husband had cancer surgery recently and was left with quite a large scar. I gave him Jason’s Vitamin E cream, 25,000 iu. It did such a terrific job with the scar that the surgeon wanted to know what was the name of the cream that I had given him. My husband is 83 so his skin is not the skin of a young person. Definitely recommend it.

[Madgranny2]

Thanks very much Patches2 that sounds very good. My skin at 70 is fine and sensitive so I will look into that

[kefalonia1]

Hi, l have found massaging my scar with coconut oil helps and makes me smell of holiday.

[Prada47]

Snap exactly the same as Willamp soap and E45. healed up fine, only scar complaint it's a little crooked !!!

Regards

Frank W