Hi, my scars seem really dark for being 6 months after surgery. Can others chime in on shade of their scars? And if they've lightened quite a bit what they are using?

Just takes time. They do fade.

I'm 4 months out and mine have faded quite a bit. I am using this silicone tape

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B002VE9AL8/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

i'm 3 weeks out. the small ones are pretty light. I have one bigger one (about 1 inch) that is still pretty dark red. they all itch too. i'm putting on some Neosporin to help with the itch, but other than that i'm a slow healer so i'm not concerned. As soon as i'm cleared to go swimming, into the ocean I go. that might help too. If you don't live near the ocean, try some sea salt and make a salt water solution to promote healing.

I'm 5 months post op, and the shade of my scars are still purple. I have 7 "slits". I was also stapled, so my scars look a bit worse than someone who was glued. You can use Mederma or Bio Oil to reduce the color and appearance of your scars.

Thanks guys. I've been using bio oil for the last 2 months. I just thought they should be lighter in color by now. Ordered some silicone tape. Maybe that will lighten them up some.

My scars are basically non existent at 7 months

Although they were never bad

If you have scars its likely a combo of your genetics and your skin color. And theres likely very little you can do about it

Save your money, dont buy any magic beans

34 minutes ago, Mhy12784 said:

If you have scars its likely a combo of your genetics and your skin color. And theres likely very little you can do about it

Save your money, dont buy any magic Beans

Actually the effectiveness of silicone for reducing scaring has been well studied and proven,

http://healthland.time.com/2011/04/25/do-over-the-counter-scar-treatments-really-work/

7 minutes ago, sillykitty said:

Actually the effectiveness of silicone for reducing scaring has been well studied and proven,

http://healthland.time.com/2011/04/25/do-over-the-counter-scar-treatments-really-work/

Its supported with data, but far from proven.

But since I dont feel like arguing I will agree its feasible than other options and probably one of the better ways to spend youre money if youre adamant on doing something.

I'm seven years out and had both sleeve and gall bladder removal done laparoscopically, so about 10 stab wounds on my stomach---somewhere. I can't see them unless I hunt for them. They look like short stretch marks. I never put anything on them, either.