Scars

[BigD35 2]

How noticeable are the incisions three months after the surgery?

[PdxMan 4,292]

I think it all depends on the person. At 3 months, mine were still pretty noticable, but it didn't stop me from going to the swimming pool. I didn't care.

At about a year post you would have to know where to look to notice them.

[.......... 129]

after some weeks start using something like Medurma, once 3 weeks or twice and at some time do the full course, you'll have tiny scaring which blends because the color is translucent not red and purple-ish.

[No game 14,436]

My scars are hideous! Really they are raised and red and very noticeable....

I'm 11 months out. Not one of the lucky ones BUT I wouldn't trade them for the world at this point, because of those scars I am happy and on my way to being fit

[.......... 129]

.. ewwww !

[JerseyGirl68 1,172]

I'm 10 months out and can't see them in the mirror. Very lucky in that aspect .. Now if I could only NOT see my legs in the mirror I would be a happy woman.

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[Fixerupper 335]

I am African American and keloiding is more common. It happened to me with my lap band surgery five years ago and the scars have gotten better but are still quite noticeable. My surgeon tried to revise them a little when he did my sleeve but they are still quite noticeable. I am five months out.

[Skinny in Here 83]

I have been using silicone sheets. At 10 weeks my scars are still pink, but very flat.

[kathp 81]

I'm five months out. I have issues with my skin not healing well, and I'm allergic to steri-strips and bandaid adhesive so they had to use just glue on me. I have a few spots that have bigger scars from scabs versus just the lines of the incisions. But I agree with laura-ven in terms of not trading them for being fat! I think I have stretch marks from fat that are worse than some of the scars. And they'll fade, or I will continue to not care. My flabby arms are going to be more of an issue (flying south could be an option)... and I'm working out regularly

[MNMema 82]

I've always been told that cocoa butter cream works great on scars.

[erica5754 52]

I'll be 4 months post op on Friday and my scars are barely noticeable.

[No game 14,436]

Ok I've been meaning to post pictures of my scars and my not perfect belly...

And this seems to be as good as a spot as any.

Most scars I see here look great..

Mine are extreme so don't let it scare you.

[kj44 215]

Mine pretty much match yours Laura-v. Except I still have 70 lbs to lose so my belly is bigger. :-/

Edited October 15, 2013 by kj44

[Arts137 1,811]

Laura, so you have "war wounds". The belly and hips are cute, so a good trade IMHO!