How to manage your dressing and procedure site to improve wound healing and minimise scarring
Further measures
After any procedure, it's possible to further enhance wound healing and reduce the chance of developing unsightly scars.
Vitamins and dietary supplements
The following vitamins and dietary supplements have been shown to increase the speed of wound healing and reduce scarring after procedures.
- Vitamin C
- Fish oil
Topical preparations
The following topical preparations can reduce the risk of wound infection and overgrown scars.
- Silicone/ hypochlorous acid gel
- Topical vitamin B3 cream/serum
- Massage with Bio-Oil
Vitamin E has not been shown to offer any significant benefit to wound healing and scarring, and in fact it may increase the risk of skin inflammation.