Upset over scar

I'm really bothered by my pm scar. Hubby says its not that bad, daughter says I'm obsessing. I just want it to stop hurting and I'd like to do something to minimize the appearance. I wish i didn't feel so bad about it, but I do. I wish I could ignore it but the constant irritation keeps me focused on it. Please don't tell me that the scar is just a cosmetic issue - although I wouldn't do it, there are people who risk their lives having cosmetic surgeries all the time.

6 Comments

need to see it

by slowhands - 2007-12-02 01:12:22

Can you email me a picture of what you are talking about? I've seen several incisions and an tell you right away if yours looks different.

bullypug_gummer@yahoo.com

susan

by jessie - 2007-12-02 01:12:34

you are too funny about shopping i mean. i feel the same way problem solving is fun if a little expensive lol lol

PM Scar

by janetinak - 2007-12-02 02:12:32

If the wound is completely healed, try vitamin E oil rubbed in gently every day. Can get this at any drug store or discount store. It really made a great improvement in my PM scar as well a both total knee replacement scars (35 staples each knee).

Other products available too. Check with a skin doc before going under the knife for this.

Good luck.

Janet

Vitamin E Oil

by vbilbrey - 2007-12-02 10:12:57

I agree with Janet. I used vitamin E oil on mine and it's barely noticeable.

Greetings

by pacergirl - 2007-12-02 12:12:48

Hello Vonnie,

I totally understand what you are saying. It is not just cosmetic, because now it is part of who we are!

I recently had a very bad emotional breakdown when I realized that I could not wear my holiday party dresses! All strapless. My scar was so noticeable that I whet out and did just what a lady does when presented with such a problem. I bought new dresses!

I will take some time to build up my party dress supply again, but hey, i am still alive... I have time to shop and I am happy once again.

Best of luck to you, if you need a shopping buddy I can make myself available if you are ever in Wichita!

Pacer shopping is fun shopping... we can go and go and go!

pacergirl!

cica care

by kmhayward - 2008-01-02 03:01:03

try a cica-care silicone scar reducing plaster. Works on scars of any age even 20 years!
Can be bought from your local pharmacy

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