Best products for scar prevention? (Squeamish readers be warned!)

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Rebecca S.

Jan 27, 2015

Rebecca S.

So, I had a little run in with a nervous terrier on a hair trigger, and the results were pretty nasty. (I didn't post the before pic, cause trust me, it was really gross.) The hospital took great care of me and a very talented plastic surgeon did the stitches. He said the scarring would be minimal, but I'm wondering if there are any products I can use to help keep the scar as small and light as possible. In the past I've had mixed results with cocoa butter. I've heard that argan oil can work miracles with stretch marks, but don't know if it works the same on wounds. Does anyone have any ideas or products you swear by to heal or prevent scar tissue from forming? Keep in mind, the wound is on my face, next to my mouth (so nothing poisonous), and my skin is already very sensitive to begin with. I know this is a tall order, but I figured if anyone could help me, it would be all y'all. Thanks a million guys!

Angeline L.

Jan 27, 2015

Angeline L.

Try bio oil :)

Alexis C.

Jan 27, 2015

Alexis C.

I don't recommend Bio Oil on the face, wouldn't want you to break out around the wound. I would suggest just keeping it clean.

Maggie F.

Jan 27, 2015

Maggie F.

I'm so sorry you are dealing with this. I would honestly get an opinion from a plastic surgeon or a dermatologist. You could also post the pic on Realself.com (cosmetic procedure site) and doctors will answer questions and could prob give some sort of recommendation that way.

Demetria S.

Jan 27, 2015

Demetria S.

I work here at a plastic surgeons office. You should use a little mederma CREAM please not the gel. Massage the are gently with it. I would also ask the plastic surgeon you went to what they recommend. They may have a different way of treating these things.

Raylene I.

Jan 27, 2015

Raylene I.

I'm sorry! I've only had stitches once and they were SUCH a pain! They hurts and got soo itchy! But as for scar prevention, I think once the stitched are out and your no longer 'scabby' moisturize a ton! With what product I'm not sure, it'll be new skin so something extremely gentle on it.

Jenni L.

Jan 28, 2015

Jenni L.

In so sorry this happened to you :( I would see a cosmetic dermatologist or a plastic surgeon for the best recommendations. But in the meantime, I agree with Demetria. I broke my nose- I was cleaning a toilet and the lid slammed on my nose and left a mark plus broke the bone and cartilage. I had to have rhinoplasty. The surgeon recommended Mederma for the mark on my nose and it faded completely. When I had C section years later, I used the same Mederma and my scar is barely noticeable.
Feel better!

Rebecca S.

Jan 28, 2015

Rebecca S.

Thanks so much girls! I really appreciate the help and well wishes. I used Mederma gel once before with almost zero effect, but I'm willing to give the cream a try since that seems to be the consensus. I get the stitches out on Monday. If it's not too gross, I'll post an after pic.

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