Gel Silicon Sheet - Makes scars dissapear. Has anyone used ?

chocolatechip · Post by **chocolatechip** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 5:53 pm

I have a very big and long scar on my belly, coz i had operation when i gave birth my baby.
I really hate it, coz it makes me uncomfortable and not confident

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I heard about the Gel silicon Sheet, which can be applied on the scarred area, and it will make the scar paler......
Has anyone ever used it before? Or does anyone know any other way to deal with the ugly scars?
Thanks a lot.

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Rosamunda · Post by **Rosamunda** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 6:11 pm

It takes a long time for scars to heal. How long since you had your C-section?
Many years ago I sliced my leg open and it took nearly a year for the scar to heal completely. If you think the hospital did a bad job, you should go back and ask them to take a look at it.

chocolatechip · Post by **chocolatechip** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 6:52 pm

I dont think i can ask them to make it better

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Bubba Elvis XIV · Post by **Bubba Elvis XIV** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 6:59 pm

I think you have to use those things straight after the cut has closed...

"For optimal results, c-section patients are advised to begin using the combination treatment (silicone sheets and scar cream) immediately after the wound has closed, sutures have been removed, and itching or redness occurs around the scar."

http://www.rejuveness.com/C-Section-Sca ... nt-c9.html

Try DMSO...

I got a fair few big nasty scars. There is this scar stuff that I was gonna buy. I have a nice piratical scar on my cheek. Looks pretty cool though so I'm leaving it. I saw it in the apteeki and they said it aids the healing process and helps the colour but I think that's if it's red.

Kelo-cote. It was kinda pricey so I didn't bother. Can't remember how much.

Maybe you could try some form of lazer treatment. it's very pricey but effective. Whether it would work for that type of scar I don't know. I think they can't be too deep for the treatment to work.

If it has healed badly, and made the scar worse, they can cut out the scar and re-stitch it. And cos they did it they might do it ...I dunno.

To be honest...I'd learn to live with it, I know that's easy for me to say but i think that's the best option. We all have them and none of us are perfect physically, even me

- learn to love your scars!!

good luck!

Bubba Elvis XIV · Post by **Bubba Elvis XIV** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 7:03 pm

chocolatechip wrote: I dont think i can ask them to make it better (

Yes, but you can...Some quack left a huge scar on my stomach and another doctor said they can fix it up a bit...But I told them not to bother. I should have said 'yes' on principle but you know I was so sick of the situation that I just wanted to end it. The scar is on my stomach so it's annoying to get it recut and restitched.

But you can do that...and theres a chance they will if it was a messy job by them.

Give it a try...you have nothing to lose and if it helps you feel better - then it's worth the initial embarresment.

chocolatechip · Post by **chocolatechip** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 8:31 pm

i really dont want to go to hospital, im afraid of it

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Or should i get a belly tattoo?????

Bubba Elvis XIV · Post by **Bubba Elvis XIV** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 9:14 pm

Well, I like ink so...GET A TATTOO!!!!!

People are using tattoos to cover scars but you might want to find a tattooist who has experience with that.

I saw a guy who had a terribly burned arm and it was tattooed over and looked good (if you like tattoos)

Let me know if you wish to get a tattoo. I know quite a few guys here in Finland and know a bit about who is good and who isn't....Or should I say who is reputable and clean and does good work.

Bubba Elvis XIV · Post by **Bubba Elvis XIV** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 9:31 pm

Not a good tattoo....but you can see what can be done.

http://z.about.com/d/tattoo/1/0/W/4/1/b ... erscar.jpg

It's kind of a drastic measure to cover a scar....but if you wanna do it - GO FOR IT!!!

mrjimsfc · Post by **mrjimsfc** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 12:12 am

There are scars and then THERE ARE SCARS!
Bubba didn't like the picture so I've edited it out.

Bubba Elvis XIV · Post by **Bubba Elvis XIV** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 12:13 am

yeah - mate...that really helps the poster...nice one.

raamv · Post by **raamv** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 12:18 am

It looks more like a wound than a scar!!

onkko · Post by **onkko** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 1:41 am

Well i realize there is difference between female and male but what about "kannat arvet kunnialla" (dunno how to translate, maybe "hold your scars with dignity?)
I have huge scar in my nose (yes drunken 1e wrestling wasnt good idea and speaker in face when you fall hurts) + scar in my right eyebrown (yes opening bottle with knife isnt good thing to do) and scar in my lower lip (yep, even if youre child you should know how to tie your shoes)

That scar is just marking what you have gone thru and it has nothing to do with who you are or your desirability, contrary on that.
What i recon on my friends and family "bregnancy scars" arent anything to be shamed of. It shows youre fertile and capable to do wonder of new life and thats good.

Bubba Elvis XIV · Post by **Bubba Elvis XIV** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 9:50 am

You got a scar on your eyebrow from opening a bottle with a knife?

How on earth did that happen? Did you have it up to you face or something?

Wear your battle wounds with pride! Even if the battle was with some untied shoes!

Pursuivant · Post by **Pursuivant** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 10:14 am

mrjimsfc wrote: As you can see, the tatoo isn't going to cover this one.

looks like it reads "I pissed off a drunk ninja" already

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