It has been approximately two and a half months since I suffered from the dog attack. I have scars on my cheek from the puncture wounds, but most of my friends say that they’re not that noticeable – at least not when I’m wearing makeup. Here’s a new photo that shows the scars without any makeup coverage.
Pretty noticeable, eh? By the way, just disregard all the freckles on my face!
When I was browsing around in Walgreen’s the other night, I picked up a very expensive tube of scar gel. I’ve been using it 3-4 times per day. Hopefully it will do what it claims to do – make the scars appear softer and smoother.
Bad Cruella!
June 14th, 2007 at 2:06 pm
Barely noticeable . . . and no doubt the lighting and the shadows on the side of your face only enhance the scars’ visibility. You, of course, will notice because we’re always self-conscious about this sort of thing. But I doubt anyone else will if they’re not familiar with the story of the attack. So don’t worry about it . . . and I’m sure that redness will fade in time. Your face is still awfully cute, particularly that smile.
June 14th, 2007 at 2:07 pm
I think you’re looking pretty good, regardless of the scars, freckles or gray hairs…
June 14th, 2007 at 3:55 pm
The answer is NO!
Well you stop worrying about that little bitty insignificant dot on your lovely cheek already!
Your cheek is not your only asset! Believe me…I saw’em!
(your eyes silly)
June 14th, 2007 at 5:54 pm
That’s totally what we thought you were talking about, Mushy. Really.
June 14th, 2007 at 5:56 pm
damn has it been that long since that happened? no Tish they are not that noticable and I think the freckles are very sexy……how is cruella by the way
June 14th, 2007 at 7:45 pm
You look fine!!! But I agree it seems to be taking awhile to fully heal from the scars. Hope the super duper gels provides the results you’re looking for!!
June 14th, 2007 at 8:40 pm
Freckles are cute
June 14th, 2007 at 10:15 pm
My plastic surgeon told me that it’s not the cream, it’s the rubbing. Pressure helps to flatten out the scar. I used steri strips over an incision for weeks afterwards, and the scar is invisible. And I scar badly. Get some and wear them over the scars whenever you’re at home.
And by the way, I don’t think they look bad!
June 15th, 2007 at 8:33 am
They’ll take 6 months to a year to start to truly fade out. Biscuit is right about the rubbing. Make sure you use enough pressure to move the tissue underneath the skin too, don’t just slide over the top. That keeps the scar from adhering down to the layers below and acting as a tie.
As for the gel, keep us posted. My patients are always looking for something great to try!
June 27th, 2007 at 1:38 am
A dog bit my cheek many moons ago (that is what I get for waving a pork chop in front of my face) and unfortunately the scar is still visible. But you know what, I have gotten used to it and now (it’s not that big), given the choice, I would probably keep it. People ask: What’s that little line on your cheek? I say: I was attacked by a dog. It makes me sound tough, I think.
And I agree, freckles are cute. I look forward to summer freckles making their appearance.
Don’t be too self-conscious, you are a beautiful woman. But for your own peace of mind, I do hope it works.
June 27th, 2007 at 9:08 am
They’re not even noticable, but to her… Until she points them out, nobody even sees them. Of course, then it takes her pointing them out again to find them after that, too.