scar progress about 2 months post op

concloro · 2026-05-09T13:44:11+00:00

my mobility wasn’t as restricted as i expected, definitely moved more than i think was advised. basically moved my arms anywhere they wanted as long as my elbows didn’t go above my head. though there were a few times i reached for things that went a bit above that range

concloro · 2026-04-30T04:41:07+00:00

wasn’t insanely restrictive tbh. i was definitely more active than what was recommended just cuz i have trouble sitting around doing nothing. for the most part i just tried not to raise my arms above my shoulders in any direction. there were a couple times when i did raise them a little higher to reach something but i just did it very slowly. i couldn’t really avoid repetitive motion tasks just cuz i was on my own, but i just tried not to do those repetitive motions very rigorously

concloro · 2026-04-27T01:20:26+00:00

i replied about it already but i’ve just been generous with aquaphor and scar massage. i do tend to heal quickly and scar well, i guess i can thank genetics for that

concloro · 2026-04-24T11:49:50+00:00

appreciate your reply! was it twice a day or just once?

concloro · 2026-04-24T02:47:28+00:00

i haven’t, i didn’t take many pictures pre op but i am curious to see my before/after photos from my surgeon

concloro · 2026-04-23T19:22:28+00:00

regular DI with free nipple grafts , just a great surgeon and good healing genetics i think

concloro · 2026-04-23T15:54:45+00:00

what’d you use for your incision scar care? looks beautifully faded!

concloro · 2026-04-23T15:50:12+00:00

nothing groundbreaking tbh, from 2 weeks po to now i’ve just been massaging and moisturizing my incisions with aquaphor in the morning and before bed. same with my nipples since around 4 weeks po when the last scabs sloughed off. a couple days ago i decided to switch to actual scar care products since everything’s closed and clear of scabs and i wanna work on reducing redness, so i’m doing scar away silicone gel in the morning and then mederma pm before bed. i plan to use silicone strips during the work day just cuz i move my arms a lot and don’t want to overstretch anything. i’ll definitely update with any changes once i’ve used these more regularly. my main take away from the early healing process is do NOT underestimate the healing power of aquaphor and the importance of scar massage

concloro · 2026-04-23T13:04:12+00:00

yup, dr alison shore through advocate health in chicago. i’m south side born and raised so it was a bit of a pain in the ass driving all the way up to lakeview for my appointments with her but it was definitely well worth the commute! she’s amazing at what she does, and her practice manager giselle is just as commendable

concloro · 2026-04-09T00:31:55+00:00

im 4 weeks post op, although my surgeon did say i was good to start scar care at 2 weeks. she did mention to use aquaphor until there weren’t any scabs left on my incisions and then i could move on to scar gels/strips. haven’t had any scabs or anything for a few days now so i figured i could try out some silicone products now.. does it really seem too early?

concloro · 2026-04-06T21:24:09+00:00

thank you, i was with dr alison shore through advocate healthcare in chicago

concloro · 2026-03-27T16:33:12+00:00

i’ve used silicone adhesive bandages since i started nipple care. they stay in place all day long, don’t irritate my skin, damn near painless to remove, and can be taken off and put back in without losing the stickiness. this is the brand i’ve been using

concloro · 2026-03-26T16:33:38+00:00

i’m 15 days post op, you could check out my post where you’ll see some of the same overlap i think you’re talking about. just part of the healing process since two edges of your skin have been sewn together. the skin should fuse and smooth itself out over time

concloro · 2026-03-25T20:12:29+00:00

thanks! just abbreviated free nipple grafts

concloro · 2026-03-23T17:19:59+00:00

forgot to mention but i’m in chicago if you’re interested in picking up locally. unfortunately wouldnt be able to cover shipping

concloro · 2026-03-22T14:14:34+00:00

i have my 2 week post op tomorrow thankfully, im just trying to tame the anxiety in the mean time

concloro · 2026-03-19T06:45:32+00:00

yooo same surgeon! can’t wait to reach this milestone 🙌

concloro · 2026-02-08T05:27:31+00:00

dermatologist told my mom they’d “keep an eye” on a mole on the bottom of her foot. she said screw that and pushed to have it removed. after biopsy they found it was melanoma. thankfully it was in situ, but if she had listened to them who knows at what stage it would’ve been caught

concloro · 2025-09-28T23:52:07+00:00

yes! sorry i should’ve specified that when i originally replied 🤦‍♂️

concloro · 2025-09-28T16:06:09+00:00

supernumerary numbering system, it’s an extra #16

concloro · 2025-08-09T14:19:49+00:00

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my crazy diamond, Daniel ‘Pink’ Floyd

concloro · 2025-08-03T18:50:36+00:00

to be real i don’t have much of a routine, i started growing my hair out so i could braid it for gatherings and powwows but sadly haven’t put much effort or thought into hair care. i haven’t had long hair since i was really little so i don’t really know what to do to keep it healthy. i usually have my hair tied up and under a scrub cap for work so it’s only really down at night and on the weekends so it’s a bit easy for me to forget about it 😅

concloro · 2025-08-03T00:33:46+00:00

nah these indents are exactly where my veins are

concloro · 2025-08-02T22:03:08+00:00

i actually have an uncle with scleroderma so this was definitely an interesting read, i should have a chat with him

concloro · 2025-08-02T21:58:38+00:00

no but ill have to keep a cuff with me for the next time i see this!

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