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September 2, 2024
Understandably, most people are not thrilled about having a visible scar after surgery. At the same time, no magic cream can completely erase all signs of surgery. However, some very effective scar cream treatments exist, including Scar Protocol.
What steps can you take if you’re concerned about scarring after surgery?
There isn’t a better way to decide what scar cream to use after surgery than by talking with your doctors. Your surgeon may even have a scar treatment they recommend as part of your post-surgery care.
Do you have skin conditions such as acne-prone or sensitive skin? In these cases, you’ll want to ask your dermatologist what they recommend to ease the irritation and inflammation surgery may cause.
If you’re prone to reactions to strong or synthetic skincare products or ingredients, your dermatologist may advise you to try scar creams with primarily natural ingredients. Milder formulas may allow your skin to heal quicker and decrease any inflammation and redness you see near your incision.
While we don’t use every ingredient below in our Scar Protocol formula, many of these are part of the five phases of treatment. Let’s talk more about these ingredients and why they may be best for the skin near your incision as it heals from surgery.
While not a natural ingredient, silicone can benefit your skin as it heals from surgery, which is why it’s earned a spot on this list. Silicone may seal in moisture and help your skin maintain higher hydration levels.Those with oily or extremely sensitive skin may need to add this ingredient slowly to their skincare routine. If you notice acne breakouts or irritation flare-ups, it’s best to quit using the ingredient and talk to your dermatologist.
Unlike silicone, aloe vera should be safe for all skin types. This anti-inflammatory may help the skin around your scar by soothing irritation and redness. It also provides hydration, which may be an effective way to reduce scarring.
When your skin is healing from surgery, it’s essential to focus on calming ingredients. Vitamin E adds a new level of hydration to your skincare routine. Though it’s safe for most skin types, some people with oiler complexions may see increased breakouts.
This chemical-free, natural ingredient is safe for all skin types. Shea butter is hypoallergenic and soothing, making it an excellent ingredient in your post-surgery scar cream.
When you’re searching for the best ingredients in scar cream, you’ll want to stick to things like onion bulb extract, which may reduce inflammation and moisturize your skin.
All skin types need a safe and natural ingredient. Chamomile extract's hydrating effects make it a great addition to your skincare routine. (Heads up if you’re allergic to ragweed or other similar plants since chamomile is closely related to these.)
Scar Protocol uses snail mucin to enhance its scar treatment effects. This ingredient is safe for oily, dry, combination, and sensitive skin and provides extra moisture and hydration.
With a mix of natural ingredients, Scar Protocol’s silicone base adds a layer of hydration that may help support new skin cell development and reduce the chance of visible scarring. While it’s safe for most skin types, you should ask your dermatologist before beginning any new skincare routine. To learn more about Scar Protocol, call us at (206) 880-7402 or place your order online!
