incision site care

Hi. I’m fairly new at this. I had HIS BUNDLE, 2 lead pacemaker implanted just 4 weeks ago. 

I had the glue over my incision instead of bandages and I did leave on for over a week. 

My question is, how soon can I start to use Mederma or silicone patches. The area is still very sensitive and sore. I find myself using gauze w loose fitting bandaid to keep some clothing from irritating it. Seatbelt is still a problem and use towel to cushion.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Incision area is bumpy and I know from plast shoulder surgery that silicone patch and mederma can help smooth out a scar. I just don’t want to cause other issues like irritating it further because I started too early.

thanks

2 Comments

Scar care

by Gotrhythm - 2018-05-27 15:19:06

After four weeks, the incision should be completely closed. No problem putting something on it to help the scar.

I tried Mederma and didn't see any difference. The sensitivity gradually went away on it's own.

I didn't use it, but some people swear by Bio-oil.

Seat belt irritation

by AgentX86 - 2018-05-27 20:13:43

I bought a "sheepskin" cover for my seatbelt from Amazon.  I adjust it so the cover goes across my sternum and ends before the pacemaker.  This keeps the belt from touching the area around the pacemaker.  I noticed a seatlbelt cover made for pacemaker patients on the "shop" in one of these sites.  You might check that out, too.

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