Re: Rash due to implants?

by roxanne 20th February 2012, 9:35 am

I can't speak for boobs since I'm pre op. However, I used the sheets on my c-section scar, and the actual incision itself is brilliant, it's a very pale white thin line. I would massage it once completely closed up with e45 lotion and almond oil, not both at the same time, lol. You can get the oil at Holland & Barrett, it doesn't smell, and it's usually used a a carrier oil (oil base) to add essential oils to, but works brilliant on it's own for this purpose. You could also use grape seed oil or vitamin c oil, but these are more expensive.

I did ask my ps about the silicone sheets at my first consult, and he does recommend these. I also asked him about massage at our last one, he recommends this too. I didn't get more into it, and won't until post-op, but I wouldn't do any of these until you scars are completely closed, otherwise you risk infection. xxx

by steph999 20th February 2012, 12:20 pm

Thank you!!!!! I've e-mailed a nurse at transform and wiating for her reply about the silicone sheets, been to the doctors which was pretty pointless, they gave me hydrocortizone cream and antihistomines... said I may have a viral infection but just to come back. Didnt mention anything to do with boobs hmmm...

Scars are all closed up will try an get some almond oil today! Not even sure if it is the bio oil thats just the only thing I can think that has changed
xx

by misf1 20th February 2012, 1:47 pm

It may just be oil is blocking your pores. Maybe try something non oily like e45. Nothing will make your scars turn out any different. Things like bio oil, silver etc just speed up the process. The massage of the scars will help flatten them. Eat healthy massage scars and drink lots of water. Tea tree oil (a few drops in bath neat) helps skin as it's a disinfectant and loads more.

by roxanne 20th February 2012, 1:56 pm

Yeah, the e45 is brilliant. It costs so little, doesn't irritate and is excellent for massaging. If you decide to buy e45, just make sure you buy the lotion though, not the cream, purely for consistency, the lotion is nice and runny for massages.

Just a sidenote, if you plan on using e45 or oil to massage as well as silicone sheets at the same time, just make sure to wash the lotion or cream off before putting the silicone on. Otherwise the silicone sheet won't stick, that's an expensive mistake to make! xxx

by steph999 20th February 2012, 2:01 pm

misf1 wrote:It may just be oil is blocking your pores.

The rash is everywhere so i dont think its that :(

Glad that I cant have made my scars worse by putting it on though, thank you both!!!!

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by steph999 20th February 2012, 2:03 pm

oh and thanks roxanne I would have bought the cream!! Lotion it is!!
xx

by steph999 12th March 2012, 1:08 pm

Quick update.... rash still here, almost 1 month. Kinda used to it now... still hope it goes away soon!

by nat4andy 12th March 2012, 3:42 pm

What has the doctor said??? Iv Still got the lil spots on my cleavage but there slowly clearing up xxx

by luluthefirst 12th March 2012, 4:41 pm

Is it an itchy rash? Or just red specks?

Also, have you done the tumbler test?! (I'm not worried about meningitis, but if it doesn't go away when you press it with the glass it's different to if it does Rash due to implants? - Page 2 48411

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by Smallblue 12th March 2012, 7:16 pm

Sorry Steph to hear the rash is still there :flowers: Have you been back to your GP? Does it itch? X

by Cat007 14th March 2012, 8:29 pm

Hi, also there are two types of hydrocortisone cream and some can help a rash while others make it worse :( x

by steph999 14th March 2012, 9:02 pm

I've been back twice and they just gave me a different cream... trying this greek insect cream I have it seems to be making them less red... so will see how that goes at the moment!

The tumbler test... It has to be a dishwasher washed one doesnt it? Or did I imagine that?

Its kind of itchy... but only when I itch it, get redder if I put heat on it (hot water bottle). Not too annoying just doesnt look very nice.

xxx

by nat4andy 14th March 2012, 10:09 pm

I don't think it has to be dishwasher washed, Hope not coz I don't have one xxx

by luluthefirst 15th March 2012, 12:39 pm

lol, I don't think it has to be tumbler washed!

What implants did you have? Do PS's still wash the implants before they put them in? I'm sure i read with the Allergan ones that they shouldn't but other implants might be rinsed with iodine or something. In which case it could be a reaction to that??

xx

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