I have a wide abdominal scar that is 9 months old. I'm looking for ways to reduce its appearance and make it barely visible. Surgical revision is not an option, as the area is under significant tension and there's a high risk of the scar widening again. It also carries deep emotional weight for me.
>>33721075Since your scar is older, it'll take much longer to fade. Two recommendations I always see come up when it comes to scars is silicone scar strips or the Mederma PM Intensive Overnight Scar Cream. The key is consistency if you want to try and fade it, it may take a year or longer too.
>>33721139Thank you for your reply. What do you mean by saying my scar is older? I started using silicone sheets and anti-scar gels immediately after surgery, but it seems to be getting worse and wider over time.
>>33721238>What do you mean by saying my scar is older?Scars are never easy to fade, but easier if you start the process immediately after the scar forms. You're 9 months out. Again, not impossible, but it's not going to fade in 2 weeks for you for example.>it seems to be getting worse and wider over timeYou should see a dermatologist then. Especially since you said you're already trying things but it's just getting wider and worse over time.
>>33721296What do you mean by "starting the process"? What kind of process are you referring to? I understand that the scar won't fade in just two weeks, but I'm willing to do everything possible now to improve its appearance over time.I've already seen both a dermatologist and a plastic surgeon. I first consulted the plastic surgeon when the scar was still in its early stages (around 3 months post-op). He advised me to wait at least 6 months to see how the scar develops before deciding on any procedures. It turns out that because the scar is in a high-tension area, surgical revision isn't an option. That's why I later consulted a dermatologist and began fractional laser treatments with biorevitalization at the 8-month.So far, I've only had one session and haven’t noticed much improvement yet. I'm wondering whether I should continue with this treatment or if it's just a waste of money, especially since it's quite expensive.P.S. Thank you for taking the time to reply, I really appreciate it.
>>33721714Oh sorry when I said "starting the process" I basically meant everything you said: the process of using creans, going to a doctor, trying to do things to take care of the scar.Honestly you know loads more than me, I was just giving very general advice. You're already doing anything I would recommend with my limited knowledge on this. No one's going to know better than a dermatologist. If you're questioning the one you currently have, nothing wrong from getting a second or even third opinion from other dermatologists. But you've only had one session on the scar, and scars are in the deep tissue I believe, I can't imagine just one session would show progress.Another thing I could possibly recommend is to post another thread or ask at another place (maybe reddit) asking people if they've done the specific skin treatment you're doing and if they saw results. It might help you get some confidence from real testimonials since it is expensive.
>>33722125Okay, thank you so much for your advice.
>>33722450Hope everything works out for you, good luck!
>>33722503Thank you!
>>33721075myrrh essential oil. i got mine to stop hardening and slowly fading with myrrh and frankincense essential oil plus a cream based on Rosa damascena
