Thin skin

Hi! I have had my pacemaker for 5 years and am currently 13 weeks pregnant. The skin over my pacemaker has always been thin but is stretching out even more. Has anyone found success with a product that helps make the scar area "thicker?" My cardiologist is very concerned with how thin the skin is getting and is worried it may poke through. I was curious if anyone had used a cream or ointment that thickened up the skin over scar area or had any tips on how to keep it from poking through:)Thank you for any advice!

3 Comments

Congrats on being PG

by janetinak - 2012-03-07 04:03:32

have you spoken with a dermatologist? That's where I'd go to for anything skin. Good luck.

Janet

being pregnant with pm

by kawwyn - 2012-03-08 01:03:52

So, part of the beauty of being pregers is that it affects the elasticity of skin (to expand or not expand with or without stretch marks :) ). When I was pregnant with my second post pm I noticed a change in my skin but not enough to do what you are mentioning. Maybe have a chat with your ob about skin changes and possible solutions. Also, curious, but have you been loosing weight or been dehydrated a lot too?

Thank you!

by laurabroderick - 2012-03-11 03:03:17

I appreciate both of your comments! I have been very dehydrated b/c I have not been able to drink much due to the "all day sickness" thanks to my hormones. I am going to call my dermatologist to see if they can recommend a cream to help with the elasticity of my scar and concentrate on drinking more. I haven't lost weight but I think my skin is moving in different directions and stretching.

Thank you both for your time! I really appreciate the advice!

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