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  • skootz
    Junior Member
    • May 2013
    • 1

    Post op redness

    Tried to have a look through threads so I apologise if the question has already been asked before .

    I'm now 5 months post op . and still have some pinkness in the recipient area, heres my problem , i'm off on holiday to las vegas in September and would very much like the pinkness to have gone really.

    I shave my hair short you see , basically a 0 grade still ..

    So my point is , is there any ointments, creams oils ect that can help bring the colour back to normal ?

    Thanks in advance


    Scott.
  • Jairus
    Senior Member
    • Feb 2012
    • 191

    #2
    Originally posted by skootz
    Tried to have a look through threads so I apologise if the question has already been asked before .

    I'm now 5 months post op . and still have some pinkness in the recipient area, heres my problem , i'm off on holiday to las vegas in September and would very much like the pinkness to have gone really.

    I shave my hair short you see , basically a 0 grade still ..

    So my point is , is there any ointments, creams oils ect that can help bring the colour back to normal ?

    Thanks in advance


    Scott.

    Aloe Vera - I am 6 weeks post op myself and I have hardly any redness. I used AV religiously tho as I knew from previous posters it was essential.

    Give it a try - twice a day.

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    • 35YrsAfter
      Doctor Representative
      • Aug 2012
      • 1421

      #3
      Originally posted by skootz
      Tried to have a look through threads so I apologise if the question has already been asked before .

      I'm now 5 months post op . and still have some pinkness in the recipient area, heres my problem , i'm off on holiday to las vegas in September and would very much like the pinkness to have gone really.

      I shave my hair short you see , basically a 0 grade still ..

      So my point is , is there any ointments, creams oils ect that can help bring the colour back to normal ?

      Thanks in advance


      Scott.
      In a pinch, you can use a liquid makeup available at shops like Sally's. IMO one of the better concealers is Nanogen. That may help. I do agree with the Aloe Vera suggestion.

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      Last edited by 35YrsAfter; 02-22-2015, 12:20 PM.

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      • FearTheLoss
        Senior Member
        • Dec 2012
        • 1589

        #4
        What kind of aloe vera is to be used? and how thick do you apply it?

        Thanks, FTL

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        • 35YrsAfter
          Doctor Representative
          • Aug 2012
          • 1421

          #5
          Originally posted by FearTheLoss
          What kind of aloe vera is to be used? and how thick do you apply it?

          Thanks, FTL
          Personally, I would buy Aloe vera gel from a reputable health food store. Get the pure stuff. My 18 year old daughter used to work at Natural Foods Warehouse in Alpharetta, GA. The owners have a very high standard regarding the products they sell.

          35YrsAfter also posts as CITNews and works at Dr. Cole's office
          I am not a doctor and the content of my posts are my opinions, not medical advice.
          Last edited by 35YrsAfter; 02-22-2015, 12:20 PM.

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          • gillenator
            Senior Member
            • Dec 2008
            • 1417

            #6
            Aloe Vera is a viable option sometimes.

            If the redness persists, contact your doctor who can write a script for a topical steroid cream.

            That can do the trick when over-the-counter products do not work.
            "Gillenator"
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            NOTE: I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice nor are they the opinions of the following endorsing physicians: Dr. Bob True & Dr. Bob Dorin

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