Wondering about olive/darker skinned women who've had cosmetic surgery to better understand scarring.

I'm eastern Indian and have an olive complexion. I wear like a medium beige in foundations for example. My husband who is white and I were sleeved the same day 3 months ago. His scars have almost disappeared, but mine are sort of burgundy/brown and clearly visible.

Although I am months from having cosmetic surgery (years?) every time I bring it up, my husband worries about the scarring given the extra melanin I carry. I'm wondering if there are East Indian, Latina, Greek, etc men and women who've had cosmetic surgery and can help me understand what to expect?

Even if it's just the scars from your VSG, and you're further out, that would be super helpful to know what to expect.

Thanks!

To aid with the scarring maybe try using mederma to lessen the look? I have a very fair complexion and that's what I've been using.

I can't get the mederma to stay on. I tried the other gel thing too that everyone uses and it just peels right off.

Edited November 3, 201312 yr by gamergirl

Gamer, not cosmetic surgery scars but I posted my pictures of my surgery scars a couple of weeks ago.. They are pretty much worse case scenario as they are still bright red and raised

Oh yes I've used mederma..

Gamer' date=' not cosmetic surgery scars but I posted my pictures of my surgery scars a couple of weeks ago.. They are pretty much worse case scenario as they are still bright red and raised [/quote']

Do you remember which thread? I'm afraid mine won't fade either

Do you remember which thread? I'm afraid mine won't fade either

Let me dig it up. No laughing at my belly though I'm not at goal yet!

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.

I don't know if that worked...

Here's the thread

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/97201-scars/page__fromsearch__1

Yup mine are exactly that color! If yours haven't lightened in 10 months I doubt mine will either. So mederma did nothing for you?

Thanks for sharing that Laura. Also I'd kill to have a belly and legs as tiny as yours!

Yup mine are exactly that color! If yours haven't lightened in 10 months I doubt mine will either. So mederma did nothing for you? Thanks for sharing that Laura. Also I'd kill to have a belly and legs as tiny as yours!

I saw you in your dress today girl! You are right there too And yeah, not pretty but I'm 47 and not entering any beauty contests..

I knew there would be carnage with loose skin the scars were a surprise. But I wouldn't change them for the world

Oh mederma! Not really but honestly I didn't put it on everyday.

Edited November 3, 201312 yr by laura-ven

I also have the olive toned skin. It took about two years for the scares from gall bladder surgery to get light and not very noticeable.

Any excuse to look at Laura's belly again!

Thanks!!

I wanna be little like this!! I'm pretty fair and my scars are really light now at 2 months or so out.

See your dermatologist. Cocoa butter and bleaching creams might work.

See your dermatologist. Cocoa butter and bleaching creams might work.

Ooh I hadn't thought of bleaching creams. What a great idea! Thank you.