When can I start using moistouriser or bio oil on my scar?

Bones, joints and muscles
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Hi wound has dried out staples removed . When can I. Use bio oil or creams ?

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you can start now I was told best is coco lotion or ccream. I haven't used it for being lazy.

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are the lotion only use for try to leave less scarf?

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Hi Mary

As soon as possible......so when the dressing comes off.

I was told Bio Oil....looked in Boots...quite expensive....went to Superdrug and got their own make, not called Bio Oil but it does the job.

Some people say Baby Oil.....I liked the superdrug one.

Love

Eileen  UK

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Thanks eileen will give it a try

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I'm from the USA and some words are a bit different here.....but someone told me to use bio oil......  are you saying bio oil is the same as baby oil????  thanks

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Hi Ginny

No its not the same but some people say it has much the same effect

Havent actually tried it.....I liked the other one and the smell of it was lovely.

Love

Eileen  UK

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Eileen, you liked the "other one"?  which one would that be lol???  lol

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Hello Mary, I have been using bio-oil since the dressing was off. Was advised this by physio lady and it really helps - twice daily for at least 3-4mths but I am still using it now over 6 mths on from op. As long as the scar is not still weeping in any way you need to rub in quite firmly and more so where the muscle is the hardest. Helps with easing the tention along the scar line. Best wishes Arthur

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Hi Bio Oil is not same as baby oil it is for scars and stretch marks . Haven't tried it yet but it's been recommended .

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Thanks

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I use Bio Oil. Brilliant. I got mine off Ebay worked out alot cheaper.

Will be using it on my other hip next. Which is due around march time.

Jane 😊

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tip - apply either after shower or bath or  use a bath sponge over the area before appling. I do my after morning shower and in the evening prio to bed. I use the branded bio-oil which is a bit expensive but its really good and non-greasy.

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Hi Ginny

I mentioned it in one of my posts at the beginning ....its the one from Superdrug.

Sorry cant remember where you are? UK?

This one is called restoring skin care oil....formulated for scars, stretch marks, ageing skin and dehydrated skin. Its cheaper than the actual bio oil.

Its almond oil, canola oil and soy bean oil, grapeseed oil rosemary oil and sunflower oil.....I'm reading off the packet now LOL

I think its the almond oil i can smell mostly.

It also says suitable for use on face and body....contains Vitamin A and E. Use as a bath oil or after sun moisturiser.

It seems as if it can be used for a lot of things after you stop using it on your scar.....I used it twice a day.  I might try it for some other things now  LOL

Love

Eileen  UK

 

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I was told I could put moinsterser on it,but not massage it in for about a month by the district nurse which I did,Now massaging in regularly

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Sorry I should have mentioned I was told not to massage it at first as well.

What I was advised to do was put it on then tap it as if you were tapping a drum with 2 fingers up and down the scar.

Love

Eileen  UK

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Hi Mary,

As long as you are told you can soak in a bath, then you can begin the treatment.  Bio Oil is fabulous, so is Scar Gel.  And the gently rubbing it into the scar helps break up scar tissue underneath.

Dawn, USA

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I was told by the District Nurse who came to take off the dressing and stera strips to put baby lotion on it at first and also my legs and ankles to soften them.  She said to use bio oil after two months or so as the inside will be healed better by then, so that's what I have done and found it works well.  I am starting the bio oil in a couple of weeks.

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Thanks Barbara . Good luck

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Thank you Eileen....I am in the USA and I dont know of a superdrug....but i will find it in a drug store near me....