Has anyone been using anything to speed up the smoothing out of their scars? I have started wearing silicone patches at night and swabbing a silicone stick on each incision several times a day. When I had carpal tunnel release surgery a year and a half ago that was part of the post op physical therapy and my scars are non existent.

I've never heard of the patches or sticks. Where did you get them from?

I've never heard of the patches or sticks. Where did you get them from?

CVS online. I couldn't find them anywhere in person.

I swear by 100% shea butter. I bought it at a health food store. It's gotten rid of past scars for me and as soon as I am healed enought (just banded on the 30th) I plan on using it again!

Deb

I think I saw some at WalMArt. I didn't know if they were any good so I got Mederma instead. I had carpal tunnel surgery right after banding and the doctor never mentioned therapy so my hand is still painful and swollen. Went to a new hand surgeon to see if it can be repaired and he set me up with PT and thinks it will be OK in a few more months, and was surprised that the first doctor had said nothing. Would have saved me weeks of pain and panic.

The PT people said most surgeons don't prescribe it but I am really glad mine did. They massage it both manually and ultrasound and help you strengthen your hands. They also do some pumping thing on your hands similar to what we had on our feet in the hospital following our lapband surgeries.