My daughter has had an operation on her neck, which has left it - naturally - very red and "angry" looking. What is the best thing for this, i.e. to reduce the redness?
2007-04-16 22:22:00 · 8 answers · asked by Helga C 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
It could be keloid scarring.
The only product that has shown to be effective in reducing the raised red type keloid scar is called Cica Care made by Smith and Nephew.
Cica-Care is a self-adhesive gel sheet that helps improve the appearance of the majority of red, dark or raised scars. It has already been widely used by the medical profession with over a million units sold.
Cica-Care is durable, comfortable and re-usable, ideal for day and night use. Cica-Care has been shown to be successful in improving older scars, however results are expected to be most effective in more recent scars.
Within 2-4 months, scars you thought were permanent can be reduced and their appearance improved.
Cica-Care is an advanced form of silicone contained within a gel sheet that provides a comfortable, convenient treatment for red, dark or raised scars. It has been widely used in hospitals by dermatologists and surgeons. The majority of red, raised and dark scars improve when Cica-Care is used.
Research into how Cica-Care works suggests that it may occlude the skin to hydrate the scar area. This means moisture is locked into the skin around the scar.
The effect of this is to make the scar tissue paler in color, closer to the natural color of your skin.
http://wound.smith-nephew.com/us/node.as...
I have used this in my job (Wound Consultant RN) with good results
The other options that they used to use was to directly inject the keloid with cortisone.
2007-04-16 22:30:09 · answer #1 · answered by Olivereindeer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scar Less
http://www.scarless.net/
It sounds similar to what someone already mentioned, in that is is silicone based. Anyway, it works pretty well. I used it infrequently after reconstructive surgeries. Although, it is fairly expensive, but you really shouldn't need much. The less you use on the skin, the better it works.
[Edit] - I tried using Mederma, but it didn't work well at all. I guess it just depends on how bad you think the scar is.
2007-04-16 22:47:56 · answer #2 · answered by Paul W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Rose Hip oil (or Rose Hip Seed Oil), it effectively reduces scars caused by acne, surgery, burns, chicken pox, injuries and cuts.
Rose Hip Oil's potent cell regenerating and wound-healing properties help to replace ugly scar tissue with healthy, normal skin. It not only remodels damaged skin structure, it also improves skin color and elasticity.
Rose Hip seed oil is a pressed seed oil, extracted from the seeds of a rose bush (Rosa rubiginosa) which grows wild in the southern Andes.
It is unique among vegetable oils in containing retinol (Vitamin A). Rose hip seed oil is high in the essential fatty acids - linoleic acid or omega-3, and linolenic acid or omega-6. It is commonly used in skin care products.It is used for a variety of skin conditions, including dermatitis, acne and eczema, for mature and sun burnt skin as well as brittle nails.
Rose Hip Oil can help you look better than ever before. It has been used for centuries by the people of Chile. Scientific investigation into its properties began in the 1970s. Today its remarkable effects are recognized globally and it is recommended by dermatologists, skin specialists and cosmetic surgeons.
Read more about it here:
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2007-04-18 19:54:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bio oil is fab , I too had a neck scar(thyroid op) it did look quite viscious as though someone hacked away at me , its almost gone now but in the cold weather shows a little .
Bio oil is available from boots /lloyds etc and is under a tenner
Good luck
2007-04-16 22:31:17 · answer #4 · answered by Byte 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this depends on how long ago she had the surgery done. you don't want to apply anything to a new surgical site-the new skin is still growing and trying to heal.
as long as the surgeon has cleared her to apply things to the area-try using mederma. it's a cream sold over the counter to help minimize the appearance of scars-i've heard it works great.
you can also try cocoa butter lotion or cream
2007-04-16 22:56:33 · answer #5 · answered by prncessang228 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are actually a few preparations you can purchase over the counter to help this. Check with her doctor or pharmacist for recommendations. One that comes to mind is called Mederma. I see commercials for it all the time.
Good luck!
Sandy
2007-04-16 22:25:03 · answer #6 · answered by Sandy M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to a reputable health food shop, I believe they have something that can naturally reduce the appearance of scarring.
2007-04-17 01:22:26 · answer #7 · answered by michelle a 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Marks and spencers do post op bra's
2016-03-18 02:40:07 · answer #8 · answered by Lydia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋