Myth but use if help: Many of my patients swear by the benefits of tea tree or bio-oil and so i generally don't dissuade them but there is very little science to support its use. It is probably the massage, (which we know helps scars) that is used to apply the oil, which is actually providing the improvements observed. Massage with any clean oil 3-4 times a day. Silicon gel trips are morel likely to improve.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Scar Management: Patients seem to have their own opinions on this touting everything from lavender oil, pure vit e, coco butter, to aloe vera, etc but most have minimal benefit other than keeping the scar hydrated. Scientifically studied products with greater efficacy indicate that topical silicone gel or silicone sheets are best.
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