Adele,
Vitamin E from a capsule may not be the best idea. I have read about cases where the vitamin E elicited it's own ill effects and delayed healing. It has been know in some cases if it is pure to almost burn the skin.
My skin graft recipient site was rather large 16 cm diameter (the size of a pie plate). When I was released from hospital I still had 150 staples in it which were succesively removed over the next month. During that time I was advised to use polysporin gel. After the staples were all gone (I still can feel one or to that disappeared but I'm in no hurry to get the removed now) My plastic surgeon who did the graft advised me to use "Lanoelle" twice a day and gently massage it into the whole graft and the surronding scar.
Lanolin is a natural oil extracted from the wool of sheep. It is produced by the sebacous glands in thier skin. Lanolin has many natural vitamins and minerals in it that help in wound healing. It has anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. It is absorbed into the skin and helps to maintain moisture. Lanolin also acts to reduce friction while massaging scar tisuue. Massaging (gently) helps break up and smooth out developing scars by redistributing the cells that are being formed at the base of the scar.
Ten years later I still aplly it once a week.
There have been a few reports of allergic reactions to lanolin so the first couple of times you use it you should watch for redness and itchyness. If nothing occurs then apply as much as you need. Wash your hands immediatly after you're done to avoid getting it in your eyes, nose or mouth.
It worked great for me.

I hope this is usful.
Cheers,
Mike