scars

LegacyUser

does anybody know how i can get rid of some gawdy scars i have? i don't know about creams or tanning or anything but i was considering tattooing over them...does anybody know if that would work?

Gordon

Scar tissue can take a long time to go away, or heal or whatever.

Go to the doctor, this isn't a medical forum.

ravenhead

I used Bio Oil after surgery to get rid of my scar & it as good as completely gone, It took about 6 months or so to fade but it was worth it.

BizzyC

Why does everyone think tanning gets rid of scars?

If they're new, the last thing you should do is tan.
Keep new scars out of the sun until they're healed, or else they'll end up more noticable.

Larianne

There's a cream by LAncome called Nutrix that helps Scar Tissue fade. I'm sure there's a lot of different creams out there you can use, types for scarring or stretch marks will do the job.

Yes tanning will just make it stands out more as the scar tissue won't tan.

toiletduck

dont be ashamed of your scars

galwaydude

any creams available?

MiamiDancer

Larianne wrote:

There's a cream by LAncome called Nutrix that helps Scar Tissue fade. I'm sure there's a lot of different creams out there you can use, types for scarring or stretch marks will do the job.

I use this cream it works great id really reccommend it! it does take a while before it makes a noticiable difference but i had a huge scar on my leg and this has worked wonders for it!! I can wear skirts again

Larianne

galwaydude wrote:

any creams available?

Use the same cream I suggested. Use before going to bed as it is a rather thick cream - grannies love it!! BUt it does work and as MiamiDAncer said, it does take a bit of time to see the difference.

galwaydude

does it help with old scars or just new scars?

littlemiss

Vitamin E in oil roll on or in a cream is very good for scars. I have used it on mine, it helps them to heal quicker as well.

MiamiDancer

galwaydude wrote:

does it help with old scars or just new scars?

No it works on old scars mine were old scars. it might work quicker on new scars im not sure

Larianne

galwaydude wrote:

does it help with old scars or just new scars?

As far as I know it helps with new and old scars. Its great for burns as well. Helped mine heal up real quick.

LegacyUser

Depends on the type/severity of the scar. If it's a burn scar and you have formed keloid, you may like to think about having laser treatment. I attended a consultant in Hume Street (with 20 year old 3rd degree scarring) and the results were phenomenal. Good luck

LegacyUser

They are self harm scars ranging from four years to four months old.

LegacyUser

You should definitley think about laser treatment then. It's non-invasive and it's not too painful. If you can imagine an elastic band being pinged against your skin, then that's what it's like - high success rate so they should improve significantly.

embee

I'd go with what Ravenhead suggested. Bio-Oil is great stuff. You can get it from most chemists. It greatly minimises scars (I've used it on my appendix scar and its barely visible). It can also prevent stretch marks in pregnancy etc and its good for general skin tone. Its completely natural and smells nice too. Its about 13 euro for a small bottle, but because its oil it goes further than a cream would, and it doesnt stain your clothes.

sutty

I have to agree with embee on this, Bio-Oil is a good way to go. You apply it 3 times a day and I seen it work wonders on piercing scars of mine.

Gazza22

Gordon wrote:

Go to the doctor, this isn't a medical forum.

That's a bit harsh Gordon...there has been threads on this before without people being instructed by a mod to go to the doctor. I think this is a suitable thread because he is looking for reccomendations from people. It's cosmetic not medical.

I have a two inch scar slightly above my adam's apple due to an op i had a few months ago. I found that Bio-oil, as already suggested, is brilliant. It really helps to smoothen the surface of the scar and take away the redness.

But don't expect miracle results, scars take a long time to heal.

Victor

Go to your pharmacy. There are Band-Aid type strips that can reduce scars over several months.

gazza22 wrote:

It's cosmetic not medical.

But would require medical treatment.

Gazza22

Victor wrote:

But would require medical treatment.

It is still skincare at the end of the day. Gordon made a irrelevate comment, he wasn't asking a question that would in turn give him cosmetic advice through the use of creams, oils and pads. There was no risk or liability.

Laguna

I've got a little scar myself from surgery and, not to rain on your parade, but mine has never gone. It depends on the type of skin you have, fair/dark, the type determining how noticeable it will remain. The fairer skinned you are the less likely it is to fade/become less noticable.

Shellie13

LilMsMelodrama wrote:

pullenr, fair play to you for stopping. Tisn't easy

If you search this forum, you'll find several threads on almost exactly this topic. This and this might get you started.

Best of luck with it all.

Ye well done!!!

Nevyn

gazza22 wrote:

It is still skincare at the end of the day.

No as the OP stated it is part of a much bigger issue and one that needs
professional and medical help.
We cant assume that the op has had this, and a Dr would have the best
advice and reamendations for treating scars and know of mabe persciption
creams ect.


pullenr, I wish you well on your journey every day you are well and coping
is a triumph. The Bio oil is a good remedy but your dr would have other suggestions too.

LegacyUser

Ok it may require medical help but it is definatly a 'personal issue'.

Thank you all for your reccomendations.
Where can I get some Bio Oil? Is it over the counter?
How much is it and over how long a period should I expect results?

Gazza22

pullenr wrote:

Ok it may require medical help but it is definatly a 'personal issue'.

Thank you all for your reccomendations.
Where can I get some Bio Oil? Is it over the counter?
How much is it and over how long a period should I expect results?

Bio Oil can be bought at most pharmacies. I paid €12 for mine (60ml). It is applied 2 to three times a day. It bascially contains herbal oil, vitamin A & D and a specialist skincare oil called Purcellin oil (this is the active ingredient).

As for expecting results, unfortunently nobody can tell you this. If you seek medical advice, they can look at the extent of your scarring and may be able to determine a time frame. But remember this product is not a cure, is it not guaranteed to work.

I have a two inch scar on my neck, i started using the oil 3 weeks after the op. I have been using the oil for 3 months now and have noticed a significant change in the scar. It is much more smoother now.

Gazza22

Thaed wrote:

No as the OP stated it is part of a much bigger issue and one that needs
professional and medical help.
We cant assume that the op has had this, and a Dr would have the best
advice and reamendations for treating scars and know of mabe persciption
creams ect.

Agreed....all i was defending was his right to ask for recommendations on a personal issue.