Scarring is one of the unwanted yet unavoidable results of breast augmentation surgery. To reduce the appearance of scars, many women use topical Vitamin E (usually in the form of an oil) because it has been proven to reduce the appearance of scars.
Or has it?
Dermatologic Surgery, one of the most trusted medical journals in the field of Dermatology, reported in their April 1999 issue that in one study, 33% of patients who used topical Vitamin E ointment “developed a contact dermatitis” as a direct result of its use. Not only did the Vitamin E fail to help the scarring; it actually made it worse and slowed down the healing process.
On most women, the appearance of scars post-op will be noticeable at first, but then fade over time. While some women swear by the effectiveness of Vitamin E, others report adverse effects from using the topical form of it. The truth is that there is no evidence that supports the use of Vitamin E in order to reduce the appearance of scars. While it might work for some women, it certainly will not work to the benefit of all.
If you are convinced that Vitamin E will help the appearance of your scars, you should at least wait until the scars have completely healed before using it. It is also advisable to test a small area of your skin first to see what your skin’s reaction will be to it, before applying it to the entire surface area of your breast augmentation scars.
