What Can I Do About Raised Scar After Breast Implants?

Hello, At 2 weeks I would wait. Ask your surgeon when you can start scar gels or silicone sheeting. Time is probably your best friend here though, unless you have a history of poor scarring in which case earlier action might be indicated.

Your incision sounds like it's right on track. The reason that the scar is raised is because your surgeon knows how to close a wound. The wound should be closed so that the skin is elevated and everted. This is done so that as it matures it will flatten out and not widen. You can use silicone on the wound at this point. We advocate Scargard as it is easy it use. You should put it on for about 6 weeks. If the scar is darker after it is fully mature, up to a year, then a scar... more

Hello Browneyes, We often treat surgical scars (including keloid) after the initial healing period is completed. Generally speaking, your surgeon will know the best options for helping with healing the scars from your particular treatment in the days weeks and months after your surgery. We often see surgical or trauma patients several months after the surgery or accident and are then able to use lasers and/or injections to help with any residual issues. Generally speaking, lasers work... more

Hi! Scarfade is a gel that you apply to the scars twice a day.  Silicone strips also work well. It seems to be important to k.eep the scars covered. If the scars are still raised in another 2 weeks, see your surgeon for possible injecions of Kenalog.

Dear Browneyes, All surgeons close incisions differently, but since you did not mention removable sutures, you probably have an absorbable suture running under the skin surface. It is desirable to have the skin edges "evert" so that the dermis fully coapts, as this gives a better scar in the long term. At 2 weeks, the sutures are still there, and it is likely that you are seeing this eversion (and thinking it is raised). Ask you surgeon, and they can reassure you. When the... more