scarring

[jazzer]

Hi all. I had a bilateral mastectomy and free nipple graft on April 13 of this year. I was elated to finally see a relatively flat chest. However, after almost 3 months the long scar I have is as prevalent as it was the day after surgery. I use vitamin E cream twice a day and don't notice any fading what so ever. Has this occurred to any of you who have had similar surgery? 

[Dr. Elliot Jacobs]

Relax.  If the scar is flat and narrow, that is good.  Any redness in the scar will fade in time -- but it will take months or even perhaps a year.  Be patient.

The only general suggestion is to apply sunblock to any fresh scar.  Sunlight on a scar will keep it redder for a longer period of time.

Dr Jacobs

[TheNWS]

I haven't seen my scarring yet.  But I really don't worry/care It's not like the whole world will see it.  Just eventually one day a loved one will no bid deal .  Nobody is perfect.

[jazzer]

Relax.  If the scar is flat and narrow, that is good.  Any redness in the scar will fade in time -- but it will take months or even perhaps a year.  Be patient.
Dr Jacobs

Thanks Dr. Jacobs. I'm not overly impatient
I just wanted to know if my situation was the norm.