Brown spots beside Breast Lift scars

5 answers to “Brown spots beside Breast Lift scars”

A: Darkening of Scar after breast lift surgery

By Raffy Karamanoukian, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

The most likely explanation of the peri-scar hyperpigmentation is a process known as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. This occurs during the healing phase of a scar wherein the inflammatory healing cells stimulate pigment deposition. The process can be minimized by the judicious use of skin... more

A: Brown spots happen

By Robert M. Freund, MD - New York City Plastic Surgeon

Brown spots can be caused by: Localized inflammation that causes a hyperpigmentation - treat with topical steroids or hydroquinone Retained areola - surgical resection Use patience in treating this and discuss with your own doctor

A: They are probably residual fragments of your nipples.

By George J. Beraka, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

To sophie1, Hi! They are probably the edges of your areolas (the dark circle around your actual nipples) that are now around the lower scars. This does not mean your surgeon did anything wrong. Depending on your anatomy, cutting out these edges can make the skin too tight and give you a... more

A: Several causes are possible

By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Brown spots along the scars could be from the dissolving sutures or from the resolution of bruising. One other cause would be if some retained areolar skin was left behind and not removed. The first two would resolve spontaneously but could be enhanced with hydroquinone creams or IPL laser treatments. The... more

A: Brown spots in Breast lift scars: A few causes

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

There are a few causes for this: Any scar which is expsosed to prolonged inflammation (especially in a dark skinned individual) can develop post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Inflammation can be caused by: prolonged sun exposure skin blisters tape reaction low grade fungal infections excessive... more