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My dermatologist has always suggested vitamin e for scars. I hate the smell of cocoa butter, though.

@regberadaisy: the Mederma I have actually HAS sunscreen in it!! So it's just one application!

my ob recommended kelo-cote for my c-section scar over mederma.

Keeping it out of the sun is definitely key! I got a cut on my face recently, and that was the number one thing my derm recommended. He just said to keep it moist with just vaseline and keep it covered, especially in the sun. I asked about over the counter stuff (vitamin e, mederma, etc) and he actually didn't recommend anything over plain vaseline. I found this article that basically shares his same viewpoint. There are definitely a lot of differing opinions, though. http://www.everydayhealth.com/skin-and-beauty/dos-and-donts-of-scar-prevention.aspx

@regberadaisy: I completely understand! It is confusing and I honestly don't even know how to tell with my own cut whether anything I did helped or whether it would have just healed the same regardless, haha. I did massage it (once it was mostly healed), and I feel like that was helpful. I used vaseline to reduce the friction. (ETA: and by mostly healed, I mean there wasn't a scab anymore but there was still a mark, if that makes sense! I'd basically put a little vaseline on my finger and rub the scar).

@regberadaisy: you take the little capsules, poke a hole in with a needle, and rub it in!

Also sunblock!!!

Since it's her face I would probably consult a pediatric plastic surgeon and go with whatever they say.