Question:
what am i to expect after incision starts to heal
How badly will i be scarred if I have open rouen -y? — barbara R. (posted on March 11, 2002)
March 10, 2002
You should probably ask your surgeon for his specifics, every one cuts
differently (some opens have a 4" scar, some go around and under the
belly button). Personally, my scar starts about an inch under my bra line
and stops about an inch above my belly button. It's raised and a dark pink
(with little dots running up both sides from the stapples- that is kinda
funny). I am 2 months post-op and the skin is still tender and ITCHY!! But,
I can sleep on my stomach no problem. When I went under, I was expecting a
lap, so this 6" scar came as a surprise. It upset me for a little
while, but now it's just part of my belly. Although, I'm considering a vine
tattoo running up it once I'm at goal and it's all healed. Seems like a fun
way to make something kinda scary into something pretty. But that will be
another year or two. There are also creams that can help the scar fade, or
so I hear. There is one that starts with an 'M' I think (can be found at
your local drug store- I bet the pharmacist would know) and I've been
trying old fashioned Vitamin E (although, I don't know if it's actually
doing anything). Good luck on your journey!!
— Angela B.
March 10, 2002
I agree it depends on your surgeon. My scar is 3 1/2 inches long starting
at my bra line. I've heard of others with scars that are even smaller. My
incision was outright sore the first couple of weeks, then tender for about
a month after that. I am 3 months postop now and it feels kind of weird
when I touch it, though not at all painful. I have about an inch of raised
scar tissue and the rest is flat and getting lighter bit by bit. Its still
a darkish red in the raised area. I didn't have any trouble with my
incision getting infected, opening up or leaking at all. I did have
irritation from it rubbing on my clothes so I kept it covered often in the
beginning with neosporin smeared gauze pads and that helped alot. Keeping
it clean is the most important thing and I was advised to keep my hands off
of mine which is sometimes easier said than done. Good luck to you.
— Donna L.
March 10, 2002
After the last little scabs were gone, I used a product, Mederma, found at
my local Walmart for about 2 weeks. Although a bit pricy $12.00+, their
pharmacist who I trust very much recommended it to help with fading. I
found it to make things a bit itchy and really not do too much the first 2
weeks, but now that I'm 6 months post-op----I can say that it was worth
using. My scar has faded from a very bright purple, to a shade that is
just three makeup shades darker than my nice fair skin. A health care
professional saw it the other day, and commented on my tummy zipper and
couldn't believe that it was only 6 months old, he thought it had been a
year or so. I'm still not up to wearing anything midriff baring, but i no
longer feel everyone stare if I need to change clothes in the gym locker
room!
— Sue F.
March 11, 2002
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