that's a very good question. unfortunately the answer is no. any time the skin is cut with an incision a scar will develop. that's just the plain truth. there are several things you can do after surgery to minimize the appearance of a scar but it will always be there. after your incision has healed (and after your surgeon has given his permission) you can try massaging the scar several times a day using as much pressure as you can tolerate. a scar is basically a buildup of fibrous tissue. the more you massage this tissue and break it up the less noticeable the scar may be. you don't need to use a fancy product while doing this scar massage either. plain lotion is fine. it's the mechanical action of the massage that matters. when i was a plastic surgery nurse the surgeon i worked for always told patients to avoid applying pure vitamin e oil to any incision. this can cause reddening of the scar in some people. however a lotion or cream containing vitamin e is fine. remember that your scar should continue to fade over time. if your scar is unattractive to you there are some relatively new products on the market called silicone sheets or gel patches that seem to work quite well to help minimize scars. they're also rather expensive. reminder: no scar massage before your surgeon says it's ok. your incision needs to be fully healed before you start massaging it. wishing you all the best for a successful surgery and speedy recovery!
is there anything i can do to prevent scaring before abdominal surgery? . i have researched over the counter/ home remedies for post surgery. but is there anything i can do with a few weeks out?