Hi all, my scar where my port is is turning reddish, had this happen to anyone??

Can I use some ointment ??

Please let me know opinions count

Banded on 4/5/12 Yay, a new journey 2 a new ME <3

Mine got a bit irritated after surgery also (Mine was in December) I am not as sensitive to the scaring (maybe its because im a guy) but I did use some ointment and then followed it up with Maderma and the scars arent that bad at all!

Good luck!!! This board has been awsome just keep in mind ask anything they are usually right.

Red how? If its getting a bit hot, swollen and red around the scar, keep an eye on it and watch out for infection.

The scars themselves - all scars tend to go through a process where they get worse before they get better. Right after surgery they dont look like much, then as the skin begins to heal, they get bigger and colour up with that ever so attractive red or purple hue for a few months, then after that they fade and flatten over a year or two.

You were only banded on the 5th, so I would say if it's not as mentioned hot or swollen, that's probably normal. Mine were reddish as they healed; now they're very faded, just a darker line.

Thanks guys , i called my doc any ways cuz I was nervous he said I can use ointment and put a band aide over it.. Lol I'm so pariniod

Banded on 4/5/12 Yay, a new journey 2 a new ME

I was bruised up after surgery, so when the bruises went away I could see red around all of my incisions. I was super paranoid and put on antibiotic ointment and watched them like a hawk just in case they were going to take a turn for the worst.... Needless to say, they did not get infected.

The scar near my port is the largest and is pink in color. The other much smaller scars have more of dark color to them. As you heal they may change color.

Zinc, like the kind you see on people's noses in the summer. Also, sunblock! New scars tend to keep discoloration from the sun or tanning. My daughter needed a plastic surgeon once and that's what he told me to do for a facial laceration. Zinc is great for the healing process.