I got this scar almost a year ago when i went through a tattoo removal surgery that cut it out. Now I am left with a deep vertical scar about 2 1/2 - 3 inches long and about 1/2 inch wide. I know I cannot get rid of it entirely, but if there is a way to lighten it at least 50% I would like to know how to do it. Thanks.
2006-12-12 18:23:50 · 9 answers · asked by rhoop206 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Try Mederma.
2006-12-12 18:30:26 · answer #1 · answered by beaniejo_2004 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If a plastic surgeon is doing the surgery, I would first suggest you ask him/her; don't know what to tell you concerning the supplements. You can use Mederma, which you can buy over the counter at walmart, walgreens, etc. Also, any cream that contains 4% hydroquonine will lighten scars, but it will take time; I think you can only get that percentage amount from a dermatologist, but I'm not sure.
2016-03-13 06:22:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a scar on both sides of my ankle too from surgery. I broke my ankle in Feb this year and they had to put two plates and nine screws to repair it. Well the scar has faded alot. I used aloe vera. Sometimes i used cocoa butter. But what helped me the most is this soap called Pears transparent soap. Good luck!
2006-12-12 18:28:07 · answer #3 · answered by Bambi 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a scar on my jaw from an accident and I was told to use Vitamin E oil on the scar to help it from being really noticeable. The scar can still be seen, but it does not stand out as it once did.
2006-12-12 18:27:41 · answer #4 · answered by ironchain15 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mederma is good and also Neosporin also makes a cream to deminish scars. If you go to the beauty shop supply you can purchase the skin bleaching cream. I had 172 incisions on my leg, and it really, really helped.
2006-12-12 18:30:12 · answer #5 · answered by chole_24 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mederma
2006-12-12 18:26:32 · answer #6 · answered by Squeegee 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
vitamin E cream or bio oil some people use shea cocoa butter for stretch marks it is also good for scars
2006-12-12 18:33:23 · answer #7 · answered by cmayshe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will lighten over time all on its own.
2006-12-12 18:26:08 · answer #8 · answered by xovenusxo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try an aromatherapist. My mum is one and she has mixtures of oils for almost everything.
2006-12-13 12:51:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try liquid vitamin E. That should help. just rub a little of it on each day.
2006-12-12 18:28:18 · answer #10 · answered by RJM17 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋