Hypertrophic scars after breast reduction can definitely be related to delayed wound healing. Other potential causes are genetic in derivation. With delayed healing, sometimes performing a scar revision can help.
Hypertrophic breast reduction scarring
I had a breast reduction and suffered a pretty significant wound separation. Could this potentially be the reason for hypertropic scars?
3 answers to “Hypertrophic breast reduction scarring”
A: Delayed healing after reduction can lead to hypertrophic scars
Hypertrophic, or thick scars after breast reduction can have many causes such as age, ethnicity, presence of infection, tension during healing, delayed healing, or prolonged irritation or inflammation. An open area or wound separation can easily lead to a thickened or hypertrophic scar. Once this process has... more
A: Absolutely
Hi there- While the exact causes of unfavorable scars are not yet perfectly understood, it is clear that anything that increases the length or vigor of the inflammatory response that normally occurs with healing will increase the risk of such a scar. If you experienced delayed wound healing, the inflammatory... more
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