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Is my scare coming on ok (sorry image attached)

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Hatemylife2023 · 22/04/2023 21:45

I was operated on in January 2023 (not to do with thyroid)

I have been to my chemist who are closing down but they said to go back to GP.

3 months on - occasional soreness and feels kind of raised but I can’t bare to touch it with bio oil. The cream coloured top is most recent.

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Hatemylife2023 · 22/04/2023 21:46

Me in hospital 10th day as stitches were taken out.

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Errmmmmmmmmmmm · 22/04/2023 21:56

i'm not it the medical industry but it looks like it's healing ok to me. i'll leave others who are more experienced to confirm though x

FatAgainItsLettuceTime · 22/04/2023 22:01

It doesn't look infected or like it's separating at all, it seems from the image to be healing but a little raised.
It's an awkward location because it will be moving a lot and will potentially get a bit warm and sweat which will slow down healing a little.

I found the silicone scar reducing sheets really good when I had hand surgery, they flattened and reduced the scar really quickly.

If you do have any concerns though the GP or nurse for a proper look is a good call.

Mossstitch · 22/04/2023 23:43

As above poster, silicone sheet flattened a scar that was like a raised piece of string pretty much overnight on me!. Massage is important to desensitise it otherwise will stay hypersensitive

Hatemylife2023 · 23/04/2023 11:39

Ah thank you so much 🙏 I am really grateful for the advice, thank you again.

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orangeflags · 23/04/2023 16:23

Looks like it's doing great.

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