Shoulder scars resulting from an operation can leave a person feeling exposed and vulnerable. While most scars are relatively permanent, there are several steps that can be taken to reduce and improve the appearance of scars caused by a shoulder surgery.
Shoulder surgery can be necessary for a number of reasons, which usually fall into one of two categories: corrective surgery or emergency surgery. Corrective surgery refers to operations undertaken to correct a problem that's occurred naturally, like loose joints. Emergency surgery refers to an operation undertaken due to an unseen problem, like a car accident or sporting accident. Regardless of what sort of surgery has taken place, there are a number of techniques that should be used as part of a regimen for scar treatment.
An easy and inexpensive technique to minimizing the mark is to stay out of the sun as much as possible until the blemish is mature. The mark is mature when it is no longer pink, and this typically takes one year to occur. To reduce redness, sunscreen should be applied to the blemish, particularly before going to the beach or anywhere else where the skin may be exposed. Sunscreen will prevent hyperpigmentation, especially those that contain zinc. Likewise, bleaching creams from the drugstore or beauty store can lighten wounds that have become darker over time.
Keeping the mark moisturized may result in improved overall appearance of the mark. Another simple trick is to use regular, run-of-the-mill body lotion. Rub it into the scar daily to soften the tissue, which in turn will soften the mark. Petroleum jelly, a medicine cabinet staple, will also do the trick in a pinch, although the scar will still be visible. For more intense softening, try lotions with silicone, which can be found at most drugstores or pharmacies.
For harder to conceal shoulder marks, use scar removal creams. There are several brands on the market. These creams and gels contain a variety of special ingredients, like vitamin E, vitamin C or cocoa oil butter. Consult a dermatologist for specific advice on what scar removal creams to choose. Silicone scar gel is also effective and can be purchased online.
Finally, remember that keeping a shoulder wound bandaged for the appropriate amount of time is a key step in scar treatment. A physician's orders should be followed on how long to keep the wound bandaged, and a doctor should be consulted if there is unusual pain or soreness in the shoulder.
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