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What to do if i just had stitches taken out of my nose today. what should i put on the incision to help it heal nicely?

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Vit E oil: Rubbing vitamin E oil on the scar will help to reduce it and lessen its appearance.

Answered 2/18/2015

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Let it heal!: I would recommend a thin layer of white petrolatum (vaseline) for another week until skin has healed over the areas where the sutures were removed. Then let time do the rest. It takes a wound at least 16-18 months to be completely healed. I tell my patients that we wait a minimum of 6 wks to 6 months before deciding if any scar treatments (laser, dermabrasion) are needed.

Answered 6/11/2013

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Dr. Vasu Brown answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Vitamin E oil: You can open vit e caps and squeeze the oil - helps strengthen scars.

Answered 11/26/2013

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Dr. Christopher Lynch answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Mederma: An otc product, mederma, which is in a lotion formulation can improve cosmetic outcomes from scars when applied regularly for up to several months.

Answered 2/2/2017

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