A member asked:

I had my goiter surgery 12 years ago and left a scar on my neck.i want to make it lighter or thinner,my scar is darker than my complexion.please help me..tnx?

Q: i had my goiter surgery 12 years ago and left a scar on my neck.i want to make it lighter or thinner,my scar is darker than my complexion.please help me..tnx?

Scars &amp; VitaminE: Life holds no guarantees as we know, but vitamin e oil placed directly on the scar regularly can help to fade or remove the scar. You can get a bottle of it in the drug store. It's inexpensive and worth a try; just be patient.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Scars & VitaminE: Life holds no guarantees as we know, but vitamin e oil placed directly on the scar regularly can help to fade or remove the scar. You can get a bottle of it in the drug store. It's inexpensive and worth a try; just be patient.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/30/2016

2.4k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I had my goiter surgery 12 years ago and left a scar on my neck.i want to make it lighter or thinner,my scar is darker than my complexion.please help me..tnx?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Dr Altman agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

I have a goiter pushing over esophagus, pretty big never saw endocrinologist, ear, nose, throat doctor recommended surgery. Some thoughts?

A member asked:

Laparoscopic surgery mid april for 2 ovarian cysts on either side. scar on the left is 1cm dark pink and hard to the touch, scar on the right is lighter, bigger and soft/squishy to the touch, surface is not hard. why is that? should i be worried?

A member asked:

I have undergone surgery for thyroid disease and it left some thick scar on my neck. What is the solution to flat the scar? Any remedy pls?

A member asked:

I was diagnosed with Scrofula in 2017 ,I realized too late that it was scrofula,after the boils had popped, I am left with a whitish scar on my neck, what can I use? The scar is about 1.5cm in length,roughly how much will plastic surgery cost?

A member asked:

I had thyroid surgery 6 years ago and I seem to be developing a very raspy voice, i could it be related to my surgery? I am very prone to scar tissue.

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Doc please help me how to remove or lighten and flatten my scar from goiter surgery.I had my surgery 12years ago..tnx?

I have multinodular goiter. I suffer discomfort and pressure in the neck continuously. Is there any treatment or have to resort to surgery?

Nodule/goiter on thyroid causing a tight feeling in throat normal hormone levels should I ask about surgery for removal?

What's the TSH level to maintain for 57+ female with Hypothyroidism, whose one & half of thyroid glands were removed for goiter surgery 15+ yr back ?

I have two colloid goiter due to iodine deficiency, my dr insists surgry, necessary?Will i lose weight and thyroid function normally after surgery?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?