Bio Oil

[Spirite]

Has anyone used any oil that has effectively reduced the appearance of your scars ?

[Bazmack48]

Hi, I used Bio Oil following VATS surgery five years ago. You cannot see the two scars now. They now do a gel version which is very good, use as a body moisturiser after showering.

[Spirite in reply to Bazmack48]

Thank you for your experience

[gilreid1]

I used E45 lotion and results were great.

[Spirite in reply to gilreid1]

Thanks for your info.

[Calliope153]

I used Bio Oil on burn scars and they disappeared. Now 11 weeks after a valve replacement and replacement piece of aorta. Intending to start using it on my scar after week 12. Although my scar has healed well it is still looking livid in places so I am waiting until I am sure it has healed fully. BTW, the surgeon told me nothing on it except warm water for " a very long while". I do gently massage it whilst in the shower every day.

[Spirite in reply to Calliope153]

Thanks for journey info and advice.

[Hidden]

I found bio oil to be useless for a number of scars, but was recommended a gel by a nurse that has done a lot for my most recent surgical adventure.

Kelo-Cote Silicone Scar Gel , 15g amazon.co.uk/dp/B004Q1QKGW?...

[Spirite in reply to Hidden]

Thanks for your information.

[Sensei_Mark]

Like Charlie_G, I found Bio Oil to be useless on my scars. Disappointing considering how expensive it was.

[Spirite in reply to Sensei_Mark]

Thanks for your input. 👍

[IanGordon]

Tried Bio initially then vitamin E oil.

Preferred the viscosity of vitamin E and think that stimulating the circulation by local massaging helps the healing process.

Cosmetically, the scar tissue, two years on, is relativel flat and much improved, though heavily disguised by chest hair.

Possibly not so much an issue for blokes - more a membership badge for a club you would probably hope to avoid.

[Calliope153 in reply to IanGordon]

\Just starting Bio Oil as this is week 12 for me. Although, after reading your comment, thinking of asking my husband to make the kind of tea that puts hairs on your chest..... just waiting for some one to make a comment about the scar and I shall tell them I was clawed by a bear. So much more interesting than being a member of the zipper club.....

[Spirite in reply to Calliope153]

Seems like I have a while to make up my mind as I’m only 7 weeks into recovery with 12 weeks being the optimum time to start.

Thanks for your input.

[Spirite in reply to IanGordon]

Thanks for your input 👍👍

[cathrogers22]

I found that bio oil really helped with acne scars on my face - would always recommend it!!

[Spirite in reply to cathrogers22]

Thanks