help on healing surgical scars?

[RCT]

Ok so I took the surgical tape off my stitches today...the tape was itching me, doc. said it was ok to remove the tape...anyway...its ugly...the stiches actually look like they will hardly leave a scar, but you know how that goes...:heks: I was wondering if rubbing vitamin e or Aloe Vera plant on the stitches will help now, or should I wait for the doc to remove the stitches on Friday and then apply one of these ointments....thanks in advance for your advice.....

[JeannieOR]

My naturopath friend has recomended calendula (sp) oil to me. (Look for it at a health food store.) I'd also ask your doctor first.:)

[PamL]

Use vitamin E cream, or vitamin E oil. You can massage it into the area as long as the incision is closed. I'd recommend doing it 2x a day. It will really help to lessen the scar. My dd has had 2 surgeries and that is what we did. Also, the 'scar massage' will help to de-sensitize the area.

I also remember seeing a commercial recently for an over the counter scar reducer cream. I can't remember the name of it, but I am sure that a pharmacist would know if you asked them.

[RCT]

thank you both, I am going to wait until I see the doc tommorrow...but I do thank you for your insight....I'm sure they will be fine, whats a little scar right?