Really dry skin on incisions

by Twinky 6th July 2015, 9:22 am

Hey guys,
So my incisions are really dry and flakey. They feel really tight when I move around, like if you wash your face with soap and water and it feels so tight and sore ! It's like that.
I am 3 weeks post op. Can I put anything on them yet, some kind of oil? Bio oil maybe or is it too early?

It feels so minging. Reckon a good oil would help but just unsure if its a 6 week thing?

by **Charlii** 6th July 2015, 11:05 am

You should have received explicit instructions from you're clinic re moisturising your incisions. I know THG is 4wk, but 6 is a general rule. There is still the possibility of a microscopic hole in the scar, so adding moisture to it can encourage infection. We've actually had 2girls recently who's nurse (and I want to be clear this is the nurse, not the surgeon) who have told the girls to moisturise at 2wks ish, and both ended up with nasty infections. So while it's uncomfortable, don't be tempted. Call your surgeon and check first.

by Twinky 6th July 2015, 11:13 am

Thanks hun. I rang and she asked me if the incisions were healed, I was like er...don't think so?
Then heard someone in back piping up, Yeh should be fine.

So no. I'm not touching them!
See my surgeon in 2 weeks, I think I will let him be the judge.

by blush89 6th July 2015, 11:27 am

Ohh err, if the lady on the telephone doesnt even know I would insist you hear back from the surgeon. The surgeon can always drop you a quick call at the end of the day surely?

I had tapes on mine for pretty much the 3 month mark and only now been able to moisturize. And I'm using a rich vitamin oil and not normal moisturizer. Your skin will be dry because you're wearing tight sports bra's day and night which doesnt allow the skin to really breathe properly (mine went the same). I found Palmers coco butter really good (avoiding incisions) xxx

by Twinky 6th July 2015, 11:44 am

Thanks Blush, yeh as if im going to just go with a 'yeh should be fine'!!?
Nope....

I am braless throughout my recovery, don't have a crease under bust so ps wanted me braless to encourage the implant to drop and form a crease line. But I feel really dry allover my breasts really. Hey ho, I can wait. Not worth the hassle of an infection that's for sure...

by **Charlii** 6th July 2015, 12:27 pm

You can moisturise the breast, you'll get a lot of dry dead skin come away all round your breasts and sides from the swelling. So long as you avoid the incision, everywhere else is fine, in fact I'd encourage it! But yes, I'd wait the extra 2wk to see your surgeon to be honest.

by Twinky 6th July 2015, 12:38 pm

Thanks [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], will avoid incisions like you say.
My skin is so flaky your right, especially at the sides nr my arms.

by EmzH 6th July 2015, 10:37 pm

When you're allowed to put stuff on them i'd recommend Heal Gel - it's a bit pricey but it's a miracle product! & actually formulated by plastic surgeons xx

by Twinky 7th July 2015, 11:35 am

Thanks [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], I will have a looksy for that.
See my surgeon in 2 week so will see what he advises....not some flippin receptionist growl

I think my right breast has dropped a little today, which is fab. However my left hasn't dropped at all yet...arggghhhh!

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