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Old 04-30-2005, 02:12 AM   #1
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Knee operation scars

Hello all,
I had arthroscopic knee surgery on my left knee cap about 3 years ago and I still have the scars. Does anyone know of any good ways to get rid of them? Or even just diminish the coloring of them? Any suggestions would be mostly appreciated!

 
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Re: Knee operation scars

Do a little research on Vitamin E. I think there are a lot of lotions out there whose main purpose is to help fade scars. I'm not sure how much will happen 3 years after the fact though. I just wear mine proudly.

 
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Re: Knee operation scars

Neosporin might help.

 
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Re: Knee operation scars

Neosporin! I never thought of that. Thanks!
I tried Vitamin E for about 2 months. Never did anything. :'(

 
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Re: Knee operation scars

Neosporn will not help with wounds that are closed/healed. Since your scar is 3 years old, I am assuming it is not an open wound. This far out, your scar is mature, and therefore silicone sheeting with pressure would probably be of little benefit, but you could try---let me know if it works. This is how new scars are managed, and it works quite well. Otherwise you could see a plastic surgeon, and he may be able to inject the scar with steroids that may help flatten it out.

 
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