How do I minimize scarring from a facial injury?

I had a bit too much to drink the other night, and ended up tripping over a curb and splitting my chin open. I needed 5 stitches. (the doctor in the ER looked at me and said "You know, this is a very common injury.. but we usually see it on two year olds.") I'm keeping it clean and covered with neosporin, which is what they told me to do until the stitches came out. (they come out on the 15th) I'm keeping it bandaged during the day, and letting it air out for a few hours at night, then bandaging it agian to sleep. My question is- is there anything else I could be doing to minimize the scarring from this? Thanks!

What you are doing is probably best. I had about 60 stitches in my face, and my scars are much better after a year and a half than they were. The biggest thing is to avoid the sun with it for as long as possible. Getting sunburn on your scars will make them darker than the rest of your face. If all else fails you could get plastic surgery, but I wouldn't do it right away as it may look better after a year or two. Good luck!

Stick with the Neosporin. It works best at healing quickly & will minimize scarring. You should sleep "bandade free" all night so the air will get to it & promote faster healing.

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