Enlarged incision area

[geminilady]

Hello to all my fellow Thryoid buddies!  I underwent a total thyroidectomy in August of this year (2008), and am doing well except for my voice,( lower, a little raspy, and can no longer sing, or even raise it without straining.)  Also,  I am deeply concerned because my incision is swollen and "pouty", and it is NOT due to fluid.  Anyone else have similar problems?  I would greatly appreciate any input.  Thanks in advance.

[geminilady]

Hey, Lily!  Thanks for your response. As for what I am putting on my incision, just some "Mederma", and the incision itself looks good.  It is fading and not raised very much, but I agree with you that it must be scar tissue underneath.  It really bothers me, because it is so unsightly, and I catch people staring at it. My surgeon drained it after about 2 weeks, but I went back Friday, and he was out of town.  His nurse tried to get something out of it, but to no avail.  I just hope that this is NOT permanent.  Is the Catrix 10 a prescription or can you get it OTC?

[lilypad300]

hi
i had a TT in August as well, and it sounds like I'm having the same scarring issues as you also.
Mine is reddish and a raised.  The last time I met with my surgeon, he injected it with something that was supposed to flatten it out, but I don't see any improvement.  I've been using this gel (Catrix 10) several times a day, but it doesn't seem to be helping.  I was thinking of switching to something else. . .shea butter or cocoa butter etc., but I'm not sure.  I go back to the surgeon next month so we'll see what he says.
what are you using on your scar?
Be well!