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chapped lips

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  • Started 4 months ago by bonbon2111
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  1. bonbon2111
    Member

    so obviously i cant lick my lips due to being elasticed shut but seriously after 16 days u think they wud be better by now, i apply vaseline to them bout 50 times a day and they were clearing up then teh nxt day just as bad.

    ne advise on how to keep them hydrated? or a better cream for them thanxs :-)

    Posted 4 months ago #

  2. Kaylen
    Member

    I used vaseline all day every day and some lip smackers and my lips healed up just fine.

    Posted 4 months ago #

  3. Rachellustig94
    Member

    I use camex and everytime Im in the bathroom I put nutreginas moister anti oil face lotion on that I bought at target. After 6 days post op my face is totally moisturized! I also put a little extra on before bed so it really soaks in. I'm sure any lotion would work. I just got stuff specifically for my face because I can't stand breaking out and looking chapped. Surgery is bad enough, gotta keep my good skin lol. Hope that helps!

    Posted 4 months ago #

  4. bonbon2111
    Member

    ill try that out rachel thanxs, i use my mostuiser evday and night and my vaseline loads so dont know y it not clearin up, it be's grand for few days then starts gettin chapped again.

    Posted 4 months ago #

  5. blue_2025
    Member

    I used blistex cream and found that alot better then vaseline.

    Posted 4 months ago #

  6. bracedblogger
    Member

    does anyone else have any issues with oily skin post op or is it just me? so far no break outs but i feel one coming on. I'm 6 days post op.

    Double jaw surgery on 12/17/11. BSSO mandibular advancement of 10 mm; two-piece le fort 1 with 3 mm impaction and maxilla brought forward 1 mm.

    http://www.tara-jaws.blogspot.com
    Posted 4 months ago #

  7. ocmama2four
    Moderator

    I use carmex all day. I love it.

    I had a 2 piece LeFort 1 that widened my upper jaw 3-4mm, my upper jaw was shortened by 6mm to reduce my gummy smile, pushed back 3mm and tilted up in the back. My lower jaw was pushed back 3mm. Surgery was December 1, 2011
    http://www.jennsjawsurgery.blogspot.com
    Posted 4 months ago #

  8. Euphobia
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    You don't wanna lick them. That'll just make it worse.

    Just keep using vaseline or something. They're gonna stay dry for a while until you can start breathing through your nose again.

    Posted 4 months ago #

  9. bonbon2111
    Member

    i dp breath through my nose and cant like them neway due to be banded shut so dont know, maybe its teh cold, but when i go out i keep the scarf around my face, gonna go chemist 2marrow and see get nethin stronger. thanxs guys! :-)

    Posted 4 months ago #

  10. Euphobia
    Moderator

    The surgeon explained to me while the jaws are still broken, breathing is easier through the mouth, especially when sleeping, hence waking up with really dry lips. Like I said, I just kept vaseline on them and drank about 2-3 litres of water a day and they generally kept quite moist through the day.

    Posted 4 months ago #

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