My Breast Augmentation Scars Are 1 Inch and 1/4 Inch Away from the Crease. Is This Normal?

Hi, I had a breast aug done back in March of this year. I am not satisfied with the placement of my scars and their appearance. The left scar is 1/2 of an inch away from the crease and the right is almost 3/4 inch away. I'm trying to find out if some error has been made with the incision/scar areas or if this is normal. Also, should I wait a while before seeing a revision specialist? I am 4 months post-op and have been using silicone sheets for the raised portion/color improvement. Thank you.

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Scars after Breast Augmentation

If a patient selects an inframammary incision for placement of breast implants, it is reasonable for the scar to be above the inframammary fold. More times than not, when an augmentation is performed the inframammary crease is lowered, the incision site is usually above the inframammary fold by about a 1/4 inch. When the fold is dropped to accomodate the larger implant, the fold is lowered and therefore the distance between the incision site and the bottom of the breast increases... more

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Breast augmentation scars

Your scars are a little hypertrophic and the right one is a littel further from the fold. In my experience all augmentation scars in this area migrate away from the fold after surgery even if you make the incision right in the fold. Your scars and the breast result are within the realm of expected results from this type of surgery. The only additional thing you might do is have your surgeon inject the scars with a very small amount of kenalog and/or prescribe medicated tape. That will... more

Scar Placement Options

Sorry to hear you are unhappy with the scars. Placement of the scars varies with each surgeon. Most surgeons would have placed the scars a little closer to the inframammary fold (breast crease). However, if the scar is right in the fold, then many patients get discomfort from their bras rubbing the scars (especially those with underwire). Scars chronically irritated by bra friction wll get more inflamed and form thicker scars. That's why some... more

Breast Augmentation scars elevated from IMF Crease on Breast

When breast implants are inserted through the Inframammary crease (IMF) the incision site rides up with the added volume of the implant onto what will eventually settle out as the undersurface of the breast. Although it impossible to exactly predict, the amount the incision will rise up can be estimated so the scar will lie closer to the newly created IMF. However as other surgeons here have pointed out, often times this is purposely not done to avoid secondary complications such... more

Inframammary incisions are sometimes asymmetric after breast implants

Inframammary incisions are sometimes asymmetric after breast implants because you may have had some pre-operative asymmetry. Most likely your right breast fold was higher than the left and when the fold was lowered (which is normal) to match the other side the incision appears to be higher on that right side.

Inframammary scar placement

The placement of your scars seems to me to be just about what I would plan for my patients. They are high enough that your bra band will not rub on them even if you wear an underwire bra and they will not show in a two piece bathing suit if the top rides up a bit. I also always tell my patients that there will be differences between the two sides; in this world perfect symmetry is not attainable. It is too bad that you are not happy with the placement of your scars, but they should fade with... more

Breast augmentation inframammary scar position

Some of your asymmetry in inframammary scar position may be the result of pre-operative breast asymmetry. In general, having the scars positioned slightly above the crease is preferable to in the crease, as bra straps and underwires rubbing on the scars can be very annoying, and two piece bathing suits can occasionally ride up slightly onto the breasts exposing the inframammary crease (and the scars if they are positioned in the crease). Your scars will likely improve in... more

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Tiffany_Iowa 5 Oct 2012

My right one is like that too. I went to a double board certified surgeon and obviously that means absolutely squat! What pissed me off is I expressed explicitly that this was a fear of mine and something I didn't want. I originally was gonna go through the areola. I had multiple procedures done and the only thing I'm satisfied with is the tummy tuck. I probably should've went with some cheapo doc. My results probably would be better. I wasted 18k and my face is ruined and I look older.

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