What is the best way to reduce scarring once stitches have been removed from a cut?

Question

What is the best way to reduce scarring once stitches have been removed from a cut?

Answer 1

Apply vasaline when it turns into a scab until its healed, normally a week - 2 weeks then start applying bio oil or dermatix to reduce scaring

Answer 2

Theres something called Mederma, I've never used it though. But you can get it at a drugstore. Mederma supposed to fade scars and stuff. I've heard people say it works

Answer 3

Palmers cocoa butter is excellent, its designed to reduce stretch marks and scarring, there is a non-fragrant version too if you don't want to smell like chocolate all day.

Answer 4

vitamin E is recommended even after plastic surgery. i got advise to use that by my consultant after skin grafts

Answer 5

Dont touch it

apply vitamin E oil twice a day.  

Answer 6

Wait until the wound has completely healed.  Don't pick at it or scratch.  Once it is healed, use something like Bio-Oil or E45 cream to massage into the scar twice a day.