Hello everyone have a few questions about incision they make during surgery. Like how long did it take for your incision sites to heal? How many were made? Did it leave a mark?Thanks in advance[emoji173]

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I think i had five. I can't see the scars at all anymore.

I have 5 or 6 incision sites. 2 are still really obvious because my skin scars easily & terribly. Look to past scarring and healing to predict how your skin will react. There are also silicone scar therapy sheets that my dermatologist recommends to help fade scars quickly. Amazon and Walmart carry them.

Good luck ?

I think i had five. I can't see the scars at all anymore.

Thanks for sharing[emoji173]

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I have 5 or 6 incision sites. 2 are still really obvious because my skin scars easily & terribly. Look to past scarring and healing to predict how your skin will react. There are also silicone scar therapy sheets that my dermatologist recommends to help fade scars quickly. Amazon and Walmart carry them.
Good luck [emoji171]

Awww okay, thank u 4 sharing[emoji4]

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Did they use anything on them? Steri strips, glue, etc?

I had 5 incisions that they used dermabond on to seal them (no strips, no glue, no staples, no stitches). I'm 4 months post-op and they're still visible but fading nicely because I use Bio-Oil on them daily. They should be invisible by the end of the year.

I had 5 incisions that they used dermabond on to seal them (no strips, no glue, no staples, no stitches). I'm 4 months post-op and they're still visible but fading nicely because I use Bio-Oil on them daily. They should be invisible by the end of the year.

Awe okay, thanks for sharing.

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I have so many stretch marks .at 7 months my scars are virtually invisible. That and the fact Dr Needleman is one meticulous dude. If all surgeons were like him. I would be in the queue for plastic surgery all ready. Since I am prone to breakdowns and fungal move- ins, and have pictures and dates to prove it, should be easier to secure. I just want one that doesn't leave scars like I was caught in farm equipment, corn shelters and log choppers come to mind!

45 minutes ago, Frustr8 said:

I have so many stretch marks .at 7 months my scars are virtually invisible. That and the fact Dr Needleman is one meticulous dude. If all surgeons were like him. I would be in the queue for plastic surgery all ready. Since I am prone to breakdowns and fungal move- ins, and have pictures and dates to prove it, should be easier to secure. I just want one that doesn't leave scars like I was caught in farm equipment, corn shelters and log choppers come to mind!

with plastic surgery, you'll definitely have scars, but they try to put them in inconspicuous places. With my lower body lift, the scar is below the bikini line, so if I have underwear on (I'm way too old to be wearing a bikini!), you'd never be able to tell it was there. I look like a completely normal person - with no scar.

Ooh that's exactly the kind I want, still got more to lose before I'm ready but that day will come. Sounds like yours is little more than a hysterectomy scar. I actually had a surgeon make fun of me because I had not had one, where does it say One must have a hysterectomy before weight loss surgery? Shoot, that would have disqualified me as well as all our Bari-brothers. Needless to say Dr SmartMouth did not receive the honor of doing my surgery, and I hope someday he receives Sensatvity Training. Well much more I wish other plagues on him, but let's pretend I am A LADY.

1 minute ago, Frustr8 said:

Ooh that's exactly the kind I want, still got more to lose before I'm ready but that day will come. Sounds like yours is little more than a hysterectomy scar. I actually had a surgeon make fun of me because I had not had one, where does it say One must have a hysterectomy before weight loss surgery? Shoot, that would have disqualified me as well as all our Bari-brothers. Needless to say Dr SmartMouth did not receive the honor of doing my surgery, and I hope someday he receives Sensatvity Training. Well much more I wish other plagues on him, but let's pretend I am A LADY.

yikes - that doctor sounds like a jerk!!

my LBL scar goes all the way around me (360 degrees). It's a really thin scar though. My surgeon actually glued me (didn't realize they could do this with large incisions), so it's very thin and it never opened anywhere at all. Most people are sutured - but some surgeons (who suture) do a really good job of stitching - their scars are pretty thin, too...

3 hours ago, Kristinqtpie said:

Did they use anything on them? Steri strips, glue, etc?

Jp port had 1 real stitch, the rest strips or glue... Can't remember its been so long.

My skin will keloid in small amounts but scar for years and years... I knew this going in.

I still can see a scar on my hand from when the iron touched it accidentally while i was prepping school uniforms. I was 12. I'm 35 now. Some people will never scar like that. But its important to know to your body so you aren't super surprised.

Thanks Catwoman7, Incidently I always rooted for you over Batman, he got tedious at times! PussyCat Power Forever!