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maria(greekgirl) · 03-27-2007, 05:01 PM

Any one use the neosporin scar strips. If so at what point did you start using them? My steri strips are off and scars look good so far. For How long did you use them? Did you take them off when you showered because it said you can wear the strips for up to 3 days. And finally did you really see a big difference after you used them? They're pretty pricy but if they work I think it's worth it. Any advice and what others used would be greatly appreciated.

sarah191 · 03-27-2007, 05:12 PM

I love them. That is the same brand I use.
I started about 2months post-op, and used them ALL THE TIME for about a month. Now i don't as much....I should cuz when I did THEY WORKED!!!!! I did take them off to shower, and then if the 3 days wern't up I'd just put them back on. They stay sticky and AREN"T steril so I just reaplyed them. Hope that helps.
i think your a member of my group, check out my scars ( what you can see, Darnd pictures

)

honeycakes · 03-27-2007, 10:57 PM

If I remember correctly, I have those and they were great. To reuse them before the 3-day is over, wash them lightly with soap and leave them out to dry. The sticky part will be renewed when it's dry.

wonderwoman · 03-27-2007, 11:21 PM

Hi Maria, I just started using them on Saturday. I bought them from Walmart, they were about $27. So far I really like them. I take them off before showering and then put them back on after I'm dry. I did wash my car this afternoon & noticed the two closest to my cleavage were falling off (from sweating), but it is time to start new ones anyway. I think I already notice a difference in the smoothness of my scar.

I also bought the Mederma cream for the area around my areolas (I had a lift). They are way too sensitive to be sticking anything to them. Even though the strips are so smooth when you take them off, they are actually comfortable to wear. It's worth trying them!

maria(greekgirl) · 03-28-2007, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wonderwoman

Hi Maria, I just started using them on Saturday. I bought them from Walmart, they were about $27. So far I really like them. I take them off before showering and then put them back on after I'm dry. I did wash my car this afternoon & noticed the two closest to my cleavage were falling off (from sweating), but it is time to start new ones anyway. I think I already notice a difference in the smoothness of my scar.

I also bought the Mederma cream for the area around my areolas (I had a lift). They are way too sensitive to be sticking anything to them. Even though the strips are so smooth when you take them off, they are actually comfortable to wear. It's worth trying them!

Thanks I also bought the mederma as well. I didn't do anything after my first surgery and you could see my scars not too bad but I would like for them to be lighter this time. I'm also doing light massage on the scar sight just to reduce scar tissue and I use neosprin for that. I just want them to fade. If I don't see results I'll try the mederma next.

maria(greekgirl) · 03-28-2007, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sarah191

I love them. That is the same brand I use.
I started about 2months post-op, and used them ALL THE TIME for about a month. Now i don't as much....I should cuz when I did THEY WORKED!!!!! I did take them off to shower, and then if the 3 days wern't up I'd just put them back on. They stay sticky and AREN"T steril so I just reaplyed them. Hope that helps.
i think your a member of my group, check out my scars ( what you can see, Darnd pictures

)

Thanks you I just wasn't sure what to do when I shower. I am a memeber I'm gonna go check out your pics. I just want these scars to go away as much as possible. It said it could take a few months so I'll just keep using them.

rhijennings · 03-28-2007, 10:38 AM

Sorry Maria I dont mean to

But I have a Q does it hurt like a bandaid when you take it off? The place where the incisions are are healed but still sensitive even when something rubs against them.

maria(greekgirl) · 03-28-2007, 10:51 AM

No not at all. It's just a squishy silicone sheet. You don't feel anything and it's nice because they are flesh colored so you don't see them either. I'm using the Mederma on a scar on my leg so we'll see if that works too.

Jiggle · 03-28-2007, 11:08 AM

I didn't find Mederma to do anything for me. So now I'm doing the scar sheets. I didn't notice any dramatic change... so I'm assuming that my scars just look good b/c they're healing naturally on their own.

But since I've already bought the scar sheets... I might as well use them.

Now I'm sort of thinking of using both.. maybe put the Mederma on and let it dry... then apply the scar sheets. I don't know, I really think my scars just need to do their own thing and heal naturally.

As for the scar sheets... anytime you take them off you should wash them with soap and set them out to dry (I put them on a paper towel). And I take them off for exercising and showering (that's what was recommended on the labeling). After they dry, they're very sticky again.

elizabethmc · 03-28-2007, 11:33 AM

I used the Neosporin sheets at night and rubbed Vitamin E oil in the scars during the day, and noticed that they got lighter right away. I did this for about 2 months, and didn't start until the scars were fully healed and I got the ok from my PS.

maria(greekgirl) · 03-28-2007, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joyful

I didn't find Mederma to do anything for me. So now I'm doing the scar sheets. I didn't notice any dramatic change... so I'm assuming that my scars just look good b/c they're healing naturally on their own.

But since I've already bought the scar sheets... I might as well use them.

Now I'm sort of thinking of using both.. maybe put the Mederma on and let it dry... then apply the scar sheets. I don't know, I really think my scars just need to do their own thing and heal naturally.

As for the scar sheets... anytime you take them off you should wash them with soap and set them out to dry (I put them on a paper towel). And I take them off for exercising and showering (that's what was recommended on the labeling). After they dry, they're very sticky again.

Thanks I didn't know about the washing them part. I didn't know if that would affect their affectiveness. I'm not quite sure how their suppose to work

I didn't use anything after first surg. and my scars were ok but then got pregnant and my scars spread from huge weight gain. He had to cut out the old scar this time so I want make sure they heal nicely.

03-27-2007, 05:01 PM	#1
maria(greekgirl) Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Maryland Sign: Posts: 102 Thanks: 11 Thanked 42 Times in 36 Posts	For Those Who Have Used Scar Strips Any one use the neosporin scar strips. If so at what point did you start using them? My steri strips are off and scars look good so far. For How long did you use them? Did you take them off when you showered because it said you can wear the strips for up to 3 days. And finally did you really see a big difference after you used them? They're pretty pricy but if they work I think it's worth it. Any advice and what others used would be greatly appreciated.

03-28-2007, 11:08 AM	#9
Jiggle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,387 My Mood: Thanks: 46 Thanked 253 Times in 221 Posts	I didn't find Mederma to do anything for me. So now I'm doing the scar sheets. I didn't notice any dramatic change... so I'm assuming that my scars just look good b/c they're healing naturally on their own. But since I've already bought the scar sheets... I might as well use them. Now I'm sort of thinking of using both.. maybe put the Mederma on and let it dry... then apply the scar sheets. I don't know, I really think my scars just need to do their own thing and heal naturally. As for the scar sheets... anytime you take them off you should wash them with soap and set them out to dry (I put them on a paper towel). And I take them off for exercising and showering (that's what was recommended on the labeling). After they dry, they're very sticky again. __________________ Dr. Anthony Berlet Cedar Grove, NJ August 16, 2006 350ccs - Crease - Low Profiles - Smooth - Round - Saline 5'4" 150 lbs

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elizabethmc Happy Holidays! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oak Forest, Illinois Posts: 573 Thanks: 267 Thanked 210 Times in 165 Posts	Neosporin sheets I used the Neosporin sheets at night and rubbed Vitamin E oil in the scars during the day, and noticed that they got lighter right away. I did this for about 2 months, and didn't start until the scars were fully healed and I got the ok from my PS.

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