ewwww...yuck!! That's good that it will close up. Hmm..about helping it heal, cocoa butter is good, but I would ask your Dr. I'm sure he knows the best. I had back surgery in 2000 and should have used something to prevent scaring but didnt. Oh well. Its not that bad. Its kinda cool bc I get to tell the story to people oh, and DO EVERYTHING THE DR. SAYS!!!!!