I have had some killer pinky scars (damn they itch) in the past from some very dumb things I did and I might have a solution that will help the scars fade a bit.
First is the Vitamin E deal, which I am sure you are well aware of. Second is a surgeon that can help make the cuts cleaner after they have healed, making a much tighter suture than was originally possibly that will result in a very thin line.
War scars are cool too though. Sometimes the chicks really dig them.

I wish you luck with your recovery.
Oh yea stay out of the sun until it fades pretty good too. Sun can make them irratated and fairly visable. Dont let'em tan. They really itch then and set in like a 90 weight stain in your sunday best.
The only solution for big ropey scars that are over sensitive is to go under the knife with a skilled surgeon. I used to have a real killer on my right knee when I had the knee cap replaced back in the days of meat cleaver surgury. Now the scar it about the size of a dime.
