Covering Facial Scar - Tips Please

Pennylane

Hi Lessonlearned - I've had same op (for BCC) on my nose and I was just thinking the other day that as time is going on it is looking more noticeable. My op was really good and I could manage to hide it myself in the past.

A friend of mine was a volunteer years ago for the Red Cross who offer a free skin camouflage service (you have to be referred by GP) and I bet there's one in your area. Take a look here

http://ww.redcross.org.uk/

It's been going for donkey's years but I don't think it's advertised anywhere near enough. I have actually been down on their list as a potential volunteer for ages!

Let me know how you get on.

angel81uk

Pennylane wrote: »

Hi Lessonlearned - I've had same op (for BCC) on my nose and I was just thinking the other day that as time is going on it is looking more noticeable. My op was really good and I could manage to hide it myself in the past.

A friend of mine was a volunteer years ago for the Red Cross who offer a free skin camouflage service (you have to be referred by GP) and I bet there's one in your area. Take a look here

http://ww.redcross.org.uk/

It's been going for donkey's years but I don't think it's advertised anywhere near enough. I have actually been down on their list as a potential volunteer for ages!

Let me know how you get on.

Thanks for posting that link Pennylane. I'd been thinking about using my skills to volunteer at a local hospital in between make up jobs for a while but didn't know who to contact. It's something the Principal at my make up college was really passionate about having worked in that area for many years. It would be so good to use what I know to make a difference to someones life for a change rather than just making up another walking ego for their next film.

lessonlearned

Thanks Pennylane.

I see my post has been resurrected with lots of new tips. Thanks to all of you.

As time goes on my scar seems to be settling nicely now - still the occasionally itchy patch but GP has checked it out and says all is OK. The surrounding redness is also much reduced. I still use Bio Oil 3 or 4 times a week and the puckering has almost gone. The tissue surrounding the scar is now completely flat. I guess these things just take time.

I am very careful with products and avoid the actual scar itself just in case. I take great care in the sun, using a sun block and wearing a large brimmed sunhat. (Maybe that will keep the wrinkles at bay). To get a bit of summer colour I have been using Olay's Everyday Sunshine a couple of times a week. That seems to be enough at the moment.

I've stopped using ordinary concealers because they seemed to make the scar itch. I can't decide whether to try Dermablend or The Elemental minerals range. Have been reading the sheer cover thread.

Does anyone have any ideas which would be best?.

angel81uk

Some brands of mineral make up can be great for post surgery use as they're fairly inert and don't harbour bacteria etc. I'm not familiar with the elemental range but I'd recommend getting a concealer rather than just a foundation as although you can build the coverage up it's nowhere near camouflage make up. Just be careful when choosing which brands to go for as some of them contain ingredients which shouldn't be used on eyes or lips. If they're not safe enough for those delicate areas then to be on the safe side I wouldn't want to put them on a recent scar either. Apologies for not being able to recommend a particular brand but I don't tend to use mineral make up!

lessonlearned

Thanks angel81uk

I think I'll try the dermablend that peeps have recommended.

suz1305

I really recommend Veil - there's a colour palette you can try which I'm about to order to check whether there's a new better colour for me - try Beauty Express. I was referred to Red Cross via my GP years ago and always get my Veil on prescription.

I do find Rimmel concealers thick enough to do touch-ups in the day (or the Barbara Daly concealers, have tried those too). The Bare Escentuals Bare Minerals range is also a good mix and match. Any powder works fine, I find, to set the cream, but the lighter the better - the new mineral ranges are excellent for this.

You can also, I believe, get free sun protection on prescription if you have skin disorders. Hope that helps!

PS I buy artist's painting brushes to apply - much more delicate and cheaper too.

billybob78_2

There is a product called Daphne available which is much more durable than conventional make-up (which smears) because it is silicone based. It is called Daphne and there is a company that sells it in the UK. A bit pricey but it seems to last fairly well.