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Otto Joseph Placik, MD answers: Decreasing scar size from breast augmentation?

I had a DD tuberous breast and a barely A cup when I was fourteen. To make them even I got a saline breast implant in one breast and had reconstructive/reduction surgery on the other at age 16. Based on the photos I have seen, it seems like my surgeon did a messy job. I have two huge indented scars at the bottom/center of my nipple and breast, and thick scars around my nipple. I tried vitamin E oil and the scars are still extremely noticeable. Is there anything I can do to make the scars less noticeable?


Otto Joseph Placik, MD
7 months ago
By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Contemplate the use of silicone gel products such as Silon TSR. The use of silicone gel ointments or preparations does not provide the same benefits but nonetheless has been shown to improve scars.

However, scar revision is most likely the best option to produce a significant scar improvement. It may be that the young age of your inittial surgery and continued growth may have contributed to the wide and depressed scars you describe. Defer any breast revisions until your breasts have stabiliized in size

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