So...”my girls” are newly operated on...like 6 weeks ago...bad timing, I know....wasn’t a planned surgery...and I’m worried about the sun on my scars. My doctor recommended a sunscreen specific for new scars (Heliocare Ultra SPF90) but wanted to see if anyone else had suggestions. Looks like this trip might not be as topless as I planned!
Wife’s surgeon recommended staying covered up to avoid scar reddening or darkening. There are other threads on this if you search to get others’ opinions.
Thanks! That’s what I’m afraid I’m going to have to do. Someone needs to invent pasties that completely block the sun!
Is you scar under the breast or nipple. If it's under the breast as long as you are not laying out I would think you would be good. It would be covered by your boob. Other than that keeping them covered would be best.
It would suck to keep those girls covered but it would suck even more to cause a larger problem. What The Experts Say About Sunscreen for Scars Scars are sensitive by nature, especially for the first year, and are more affected by sunlight than the healthy skin surrounding it. Translation: if you don’t cover it with sunscreen, the scar tissue is likely to turn darker than the skin around it, and this hyperpigmentation may last permanently. Protecting your scar from UV rays increases the chance that it will blend in with the rest of your skin once it has completely healed. Since scar discoloration during healing can make the difference between a scar that’s barely noticeable and one that stands out, it’s not surprising that many dermatologists stress the importance of sunscreen to improve the appearance of scars and prevent scar discoloration. According to this news release on tips to reducing scars, https://www.aad.org/media/news-releases/dermatologists-share-tips-for-reducing-scars, The American Academy of Dermatologists recommends regular use of a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher on a wound after it has healed. With regular use, sunscreen may help reduce red or brown discoloration and help the scar fade faster. Reapplication is the key to effective sunscreen for scars and should be done at least every two hours, or immediately after swimming or sweating. Along with causing scar discoloration, sunlight also compromises the production of collagen on scarred skin. In fact, David Bank, founder and director of The Center for Dermatology, Cosmetic and Laser Surgery in Mount Kisco, N.Y., believes that the single most important factor for scar healing is to use sunscreen for scars to protect it from UV exposure, which causes inflammation and free radical formation. This inflammation disrupts the formation of new collagen and threatens the normal healing process.
This is a good topic. My wife as well had the surgery just a week and a half ago. Since we are there in the end of June she will probably have to stay covered up huh?
Or find a top that will cover the areas need and expose the rest. I don't think it would be worth it to me.
