Breast reconstruction is not a cosmetic procedure. It’s a right every woman has when faced with mastectomy after breast cancer. Fortunately, there are several reconstructive options.
When there are so many scar treatments to choose from, how do you know which one is best for you? Certainly some scar treatment ingredients work better than others. Then there’s the safety issue. The last thing you want is a scar treatment that’s going to cause you to break out in a rash! For dark scars and hyperpigmented skin lesions (like brown spots and dark acne scars) one of the following treatments is typically recommended:
Many scar therapy products contain some form of silicone along with vitamin E. Hydroquinone and kojic acid are sometimes added to help lighten dark scars. Preservatives and fragrances help keep these creams “bacteria free” and smelling a little more appealing. But are all these chemicals safe?