I had shoulder surgery 6 months ago and have a 4" wide scar. Will this protect my new scar tissue from burning and sun damage?
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I am not sure. We use if for our kids faces. It works pretty well for that, provided you reapply every 1/2 hour or so. Hope this helps.
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I'm not very sure. I bought it because it's easy to carry, and it's good for sensitive skin. In your case, you'd better consult your doctor.
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My plastic surgeon recommended it after 6 months of my surgery. He told me this product's composition would help stop the scars from thickening. I've been using it for 6 months now and my scars have not thickened, so I guess it works.
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I have had the scar for more than ten years, and have used this sheet for the last two-three months as recommended by my dermatologist. The sheet seems to be effective and the scar appears to be flattening, but not receeding in size. I plan to continue wearing it, 24\7, for at least a few more months.
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Yes, it works with the scar as my husband got scar from chicken pox as well, but you can't apply every night as your face will burn and be more damage.
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I've been using Scar Away for about a month. The newer scar is practically gone while the older scars are going more slowly, but I am noticing a difference.
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There is an aloe vera gel that can help dissolve the scar over 2 years time.if your next is washed 3x a day and the gel is replaced 2x.You can them,spray it with hexachlophene spray to seal it over at the beach,but,unless you are an active salt water swimmer,the scar would dissappear,faster at the side of a pool with non-chlorinated water as they have,for children in many urban areas,
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There is no medicine in the strips. The silicone uses your bodies heat source to heal and soften the scars naturally. You must be consistent when beginning the treatment. Depending on the scar it can take up to 3 months to begin to see results. It's definitely one of the top products to use for scars and burns. I stand by it vet securely. It's amazing.
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The scars don't totally go away. You will probably have to use it for a while. It did help with brightening and the texture of my skin.
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Hi Shannon:The scar I'm using it on is old so unfortunately itching doesn't apply. Sorry if this doesn't answer your question.
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Based on my experience with it (been using it for months) I would not put it directly on an open wound. You could put it on a scar, but be careful peeling it off.
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Works great, especially the heat element on scar tissue from a joint replacement. I have a noticeable improvement in scar healing and relief from the surrounding tightness.
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No, this product is more for while the scar is healing. It stays put and keeps the skin together.
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not really used for that area.use it for a neck surgery, the scar effectively reduced to 90%I have no idea that works for that purpose you need to
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I would disagree, at least from the research I have read (I am a RN as well). The 1.0 is appropriate for facial tissue. This size reaches down to the layer of skin that when "injured" will stimulate collagen production. Collagen production has a 28-day cycle and if you "re-injure" the dermis during that 28 day period the collagen production cycle will be interrupted. If you are using the derma-roller for collagen production then you do not want to roll any more often than every 29-30 days or you will not truly develop the collagen. Your dermis will remain in an inflamed state so it "looks like" there has been effect on wrinkles, however, it is only the effects of inflammation you see. Your body will not develop collagen any faster than 28 days. If I recall, even the 0.5mm reaches the level to stimulate collagen production so the 1.0 is not any more harsh for the face. If you go larger than a 1.0 for the face it would be to treat more sever conditions and pitting. the .25 and .3 do not "injure" the dermis therefore using these do not stimulate collagen production. For that reason, the smaller sizes can be used even daily to significantly increase the absorption of any products you apply afterward. And if used in that way make sure your products are all natural without chemicals, dyes, fragrances. Hope that helps.
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My daughter had proton radiation on the lower part of her skull, down her neck to the middle of her shoulder blades, then it went around to the side of her neck. Her radiation burns were to the point of blistering when we were told about this lotion and decided to try and give it a chance. It was recommended by her nurse and we were extremely happy with the results! I hope this helps answer your question!
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Regular use will soften scars over time, but not overnight. It helps if you follow up with a good moisturizer, as it tends to dry out skin. I've been using it for one month on scars left on my neck from an allergic rash and definitely they have softened in appearance.
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You can use them, but in my experience they won't be as effective preventing scarring. They will begin speeding up the healing process, but since the sore has already scabbed a light red or pink scar will most likely linger.