Senior Member Pulpedfiction1 Posted July 19, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted July 19, 2014 I'm 23 days post-op from my 3rd HT... The right side of my scar has healed quite well....its a very faded light pink at this point. The left side is still very red, and part of it is 'raised'. When at my surgeon's office to get the sutures removed, the nurse told me that the sutures got 'snagged' on that part..but it didnt really sound like she thought it was a huge issue. I've been applying bacatracin to the area every day. Should I continue doing so, or should I apply Mederma instead? How typical is this, and what timeline should I allow before getting in touch with my surgeon? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member watch4norwoods Posted July 19, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted July 19, 2014 could take up to six months before redness fully dissipates. Fair skinned Caucasians take a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Pulpedfiction1 Posted July 19, 2014 Author Senior Member Share Posted July 19, 2014 Should I be concerned about part of it being slightly raised (perhaps a 1" section)? Do I leave the scar to heal completely on its own...or apply Bacitracin and/or Mederma? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member watch4norwoods Posted July 20, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted July 20, 2014 It'll heal on it's own. During the beginning stages the scar will feel slightly raised, and lifted but over time it will heal, and not noticeable with the touch of your finger. Nothing to be concerned about. Redness takes a lot longer to fully dissipate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Pulpedfiction1 Posted July 22, 2014 Author Senior Member Share Posted July 22, 2014 I've attached some photos, as I'm starting to get a bit more concerned. Hair is now 1" in length, and the area of concern is visible even when I try to layer hair over it. The area is raised/inflamed, and sensitive to the touch. Concerned that it may be infected. Have used bacitracin for about 3 weeks. Would you recommend getting in touch with my surgeon, or am I overreacting? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member rev333 Posted July 22, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted July 22, 2014 that looks like some shock loss and a stretching has occurred, which can be addressed later it does not look infected so no rush to doctor but to ease your fear, send him the pics he'll just say you have to wait keep us posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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