Steri strips are off 17 days post op photo

[Tamzin27]

The steri strips were annoying me so much, I decided to pull them off on Day 17 post op. Can't believe how quickly our body heals itself. I've started gently rubbing some Bio Oil on it but a friend of mine who is a GP just told me to buy silicone patches. So, I might try that too.

Tamzin27

[Clutter]

Tamzin27,

It is amazing how well we heal. My surgeon told me major healing took place in the first month as wounds knitted but internal healing continued for up to 18 months.

[Tamzin27 in reply to Clutter]

You are right Clutter. Sometimes you forget it's still healing inside.

[puncturedbicycle]

My mum had facial surgery a few years ago and her excellent plastic surgeon suggested she use vitamin e oil on the incisions - even the fine ones around her eyes - starting day two or three (along w antibacterial ointment initially) if I remember correctly. You can't see any of those scars now.

Your incision looks amazing! Keep healing...

[Tamzin27 in reply to puncturedbicycle]

Thank you! I'm taking all advices on board. I'm off to the chemist in a bit to pick up my meds, so will get some.

[puncturedbicycle in reply to Tamzin27]

No worries, hope it helps.

You just pierce the capsule and pat a little bit on all along the incision. It doesn't have to be a lot. I think we were doing it twice a day and I think you can and should clean it in between (just w a little warm soapy water and a clean flannel I should think) because the oil can get sticky and attract dust.

If you're applying something oily there you may want to think about wearing a little cotton bandanna or something to keep your clothes clean if you're wearing anything you don't want to stain (though I find using washing liquid directly on an oily stain generally works).

Good luck!

[SilverAvocado]

I didn't put any oil onto my wound, and its almost invisible now after 3 years. I think the wrinkle in my neck just once it is far worse

[Tamzin27]

Right, went to my GP and requested for Dermatix Silicone Sheet Fabric, size 4cm x 13cm. She prescribed it and I've started using this silicone sheet on my scar (my immature scar) as described on the box.