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  • Posted on: Nov 7, 2009 12:07 pm
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Joined: Sep 2008
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OnEaglesWings wrote:

Hi ladies,

I'm about a year out from bilateral mastectomies.  My scar on the right is still very red, and has some keloids near the armpit area.

Is there anything that any of you have done to lessen the redness and bumpiness of your scars?

THANKS!

Sue

May God bless you "immeasurably more than you can ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within you." Ephesians 3:20
Diagnosis: 7/25/2008, DCIS, 1cm, Stage 0, Grade 3, 0/3 nodes, ER+/PR+
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gfrey
Bloomington, IN
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 33
Nov 7, 2009 03:45 pm gfrey wrote:

Hi OnEaglesWings, my plastic surgeon recommended a product called maderma that you can buy over the counter. It's kind of pricey. I've also been told to massage the scar, especially the one with keloids, to help break up that tissue. Basically you rub it and squeeze it, but not to the point that it's painful. It takes consistency and time for this to work AND it may not work, but I've known several people with various scars who've had success. There's another procedure called graston that uses implements to break up scar tissue--it should be done by a PT. It's not a fun process though, so I'd go with the less traumatic process if you can. Good luck!


Diagnosis: 5/5/2009, IDC, 2cm, Grade 2, 4/12 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
kaye45
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 60
Nov 7, 2009 07:00 pm kaye45 wrote:

I've been told to get silicone scar sheets by my PS. These can be expensive but they can be washed and reused. If they loose their stickyness, they can be taped on. They need to be worn for at least 8 weeks I believe. I don't know how the brush-on scar treatments work and I'd be glad to hear from others who have experience with these.
London-Virg…
Great Britain
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 827
Nov 7, 2009 07:48 pm London-Virginia wrote:

I am using the silicone scar sheets and they are surprisingly effective.

good luck -

Virginia.
Diagnosis: 5/9/2009, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIb, Grade 3, 1/2 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
TammyLou
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 570
Nov 7, 2009 07:51 pm TammyLou wrote:

For the redness, find a dermatologist who has a v-beam laser.  I have had one treatment and I plan to do a couple more (about $200 per session).

Noticeably less red.

tl

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