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Hi. i had alarplasty last march. one side hasn't fully healed. it's been 36 days. i have been using vaseline (to prevent scarring). it has formed a little scab so i can not use scar gels yet? shall i continue using vaseline or just leave it alone?

Q: hi. i had alarplasty last march. one side hasn't fully healed. it's been 36 days. i have been using vaseline (to prevent scarring). it has formed a little scab so i can not use scar gels yet? shall i continue using vaseline or just leave it alone?

: Have you asked the operating surgeon this question? I recommend not using Vaseline at this time and instead would recommend applying aquaphor,a moisturizing agent.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Have you asked the operating surgeon this question? I recommend not using Vaseline at this time and instead would recommend applying aquaphor,a moisturizing agent.

Answered 5/4/2022

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A member asked:

Hi. i had alarplasty last march. one side hasn't fully healed. it's been 36 days. i have been using vaseline (to prevent scarring). it has formed a little scab so i can not use scar gels yet? shall i continue using vaseline or just leave it alone?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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