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**WINNERS: random.org #37 and 14. Congrats to Allie and Stephanie!!! Winners have been emailed. Thanks to all who entered and thanks again to Scar Away!**
It’s a badge of honor and courage. It marks our baby’s entry into this world. For that, I’m extremely proud of my c-section scar. At the same time, however, it’s a constant reminder of my failed “birth.” Not only that, but now that the nerves they cut through are starting to heal, it’s always itchy and twinges with pain. Some areas are still numb to the touch, but others are quite uncomfortable. I was starting to become annoyed with underwear rubbing against it because it hurt! I considered going commando, but then there’s the issue of pants causing the same problem… and I think all of society will agree, I need to wear pants.
Then I was offered the chance to review the new ScarAway for c-sections. What good timing–I jumped at the opportunity! They’re silicone scar sheets that “flattens, softens and fades scars from c-sections and other surgeries.” I LOVE THEM.
- Specially sized (1.5 x 7″) to accommodate most c-section scars
- Direct pressure, non-greasy, and won’t stick to or stain clothes (unlike creams & ointments)
- Ultra-thin, flexible, breathable, durable
- Patented Silon technology (previously only available through hospitals, burn centers and plastic surgery offices)
- Non-invasive, drug-free, at-home scar care
Why I really love it? It definitely stops the irritation from underwear or pants, helps relieve the itching almost completely, is very durable, and it’s soft! The back is a silky-soft fabric (and it’s opaque so it hides your scar too).
As for its durability… the instructions say to use one strip for 2 weeks. You’re supposed to wear it at least 12 hours a day, take it off and wash it with soap and water once a day (helps it stay sticky) and NOT wear it in the shower (mainly to prevent the strips from losing their stickiness). Well… I wear it all day (and night) AND wear it in the shower quite often. Because I have mommy-brain and I forget. But I do wash it once a day and they work great, I never had any issues. The instructions even say you can use medical tape or a cohesive bandage to help keep the strip in place, but I never needed to at all. (BTW, I’m on strip number 3… week #5).
I don’t even notice it’s there. I can’t feel it, it’s really thin, and it never comes off (even when I sleep). I’ve started to notice that my scar seems softer (not such a hard bump) and lighter in color. But I don’t care nearly as much about that as I do about the twinges and the itchiness. I’ve already recommended these strips to 2 friends on twitter who complained about their underwear bothering their incision site. I really think this is a great product for c-section mamas. (Didn’t have a c-section? ScarAway makes other sized strips too, for other scars).
See some before and after scar pictures and buy them on Amazon: ScarAway C-Section Scar Treatment Strips
TWO lucky readers are going to win their own box of ScarAway scar sheets! These are not made for c-sections, but they can still be used on a c-section scar if you want. One strip is 1.5″ x 3″ and a box comes with 8 sheets (value of $19.99).
Mandatory first entry: Tell me what you’d love to use these for!
Extra Entries: Please leave a separate comment for each additional entry.
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1 entry – tweet about this giveaway: “Flatten and fade your scars with @MyScarAway silicone sheets–great for #cesarean mamas! #Win a box at @babydickey http://bit.ly/cqJi94 #giveaway” (can tweet once a day)
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**Giveaway ends June 28th 2010, at 11:59 pm CST. Random.org will be used to choose the winners who will have 48 hours to respond to my email before new winners are chosen. Good luck!**
I have a scar I hate, it’s below my armpit at the top of my left breast. I had to have a lump removed about a year and a half ago. Luckily it wasn’t cancer, so we’re all good! But my scar is very ugly and I get a little sad every time I notice it. It’s way darker than my skin… I dunno if this stuff works for lightening it, but yea. That’s what I’d use it for!
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I follow you publicly.
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Follow scar away on twitter.
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I would love to try to fade my c-section scar! It bothers me a lot and hate looking at it. I think something like this may just be the answer I’m looking for!
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I follow publicly with google friend connect.
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I voted for your blog.
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actually have a friend who has csection scars and would love these
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there are a couple of scars that I would really like to disappear.
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i have a scar that i would like to see if it would help with
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I would definitely use these on my own c-section scar. I’m lucky in that it’s not too raised or big, but it is itchy and definitely the biggest scar on my body!
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I entered the Bamboobies giveaway
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tweeted! http://twitter.com/helenlamby/status/16498494691
(though I had to mod a tiny bit since it was too long)
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I would use this on a nasty scar on the back of my arm.
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I’d love to use this on my c-section scar! Underwear drives me CRAZY because of it. Hate it!
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Twitter follower (stephezer)
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Blog follower!
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I have a horizontal scar above my collar bone from thyroid surgery two years ago. I’m fair skinned and the scar is still pink. Would love to try this product! Thanks 🙂
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I recently had a cancerous growth removed from my face, and the procedure will likely leave a scar–this prize would really help!
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I follow on Google 🙂
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I would use it for my csection scare!!! I mean scar. Same thing.
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I follow you on Twitter! Duh
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I’m subscribed through google reader. Is that RSS?
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Google connect!!
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to get rid of stretch marks. I lost the weight bought the bikini, if only the stretch marks were gone. Thanks for a chance to win
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I have a scar on my chest that is about 1-2 inches long. It’s not huge or anything, but it really bothers me. Thanks!
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I have a scar on my shoulder I’d love to get rid of, thanks!
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I had knee surgery and have a huge scar. I’d use it for that.
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I follow you on Twitter @cezovski
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I follow ScarAway on Twitter @cezovski
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I like ScarAway on Facebook
Carol Anderson Ezovski
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I follow you publicly on Google Friends Connect (Carolsue)
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Your button didn’t work on my blog, but I do subscribe via e-mail
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I follow you. =D
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http://twitter.com/bbybirthingmama/status/17261419434
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Im following @myscaraway
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Following them on twitter as well!
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Following through google. =D Dont know why I didnt do that sooner.
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Did the top babies blog. =D
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Button on my site.
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Button on my site. http://www.thebabybirthingmama.com
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I have your button on my site
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You button it on my website.
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Whoops forgot the mandatory entry. I have two section scars. While my sons is really light my daughters looks red and deep. I would love to change that!
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I have a scar on my leg from when I was little. I ran into a cement wall that surrounded my friends pool. Playing a race in the pitch dark is a pretty bad idea!
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Twitter follower (@xbeautifulcoma)
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Scar away twitter follower (@xbeautifulcoma)
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GFC follower
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Voted via top baby blogs
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some scars on my legs
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I voted for you
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following on google (07violet)
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subscribed to feed
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Facial scars.
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This particular is definitely excellent website you’ve got going here. The difficulty is incredibly enlightening and also direct to the level. Excited to read simple things a little more about your blog the next time.
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There is apparently a bundle to know about this. I assume you made various nice points in features also.I found a great place to learn mcdonalds,hope you can like it.
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Gel strips were recommended by my surgeon and so was the Dr Max Powers Scar Serum. Teh Strips did NOT work, but the Dr Max Serum did work. The scar does look better, and I could see a difference when I would remove the gel strip. Also, I would feel a faint stinging when it was on, which I felt meant it was doing its magic.
IMPORTANT TO KNOW – you should use the serum TWICE per day. I saw a big difference when i used the dr max serum TWICE per day, not once per day.
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Used scar away on 1 month old revision .Don’t use on surgical scars, scars will widen and make them look worse.
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