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How can I get rid of bad scars from breast augmentation?

I did a breast aumentation. The doctor did a very bad job! I regret every single minute that I went to him. The damage is done. Is anything that I can do to remove the scars on my breast? He left a T - really bad scar on my breast? Is there any procedure, surgery or anything to remove the scar in my breast? Please help me.

5 answers to “How can I get rid of bad scars from...”

A: Treatment for scars

Hisham Seify, MD, PhD

Scars will generally improve with time. In the early stages, silicone sheet, oil, massage and kenolog for thick scars might help. A revision might need to be done for the scar but the key issue is: whatever caused the scar the first time might cause it again! Tension on the closure could lead to wide scars... more

A: There are many things you can do to assist with scar...

Richard P. Rand, MD

There are many things you can do to assist with scar maturation such as massage, lotions like emu oil, and IPL treatments. Even left to their own devices, the scars will generally improve over 1-2 years and get even better over a longer time period. It sounds as though your relationship with your doctor was... more

A: Scar characteristics are important

Robin T.W. Yuan, MD

What is a bad scar? This means different things to different patients. It is important to look at the characteristics of the scar:size, width, height, color, texture, location, contour. Each characteristic is judged separately and treatment  is customized. Unfortunately, scars cannot be erased, just... more

A: Help with Breast Scars

Daryl K. Hoffman, MD

I am so sorry you had that experience. It sounds as if you also had a lift (thus the T-scar). If it is still early, less than a year, scar creams can help. Examples of scar creams are Scar Guard and Kelokote and they are available without a prescriptions. If it has been longer than a year, bad scars may... more

A: Unfortunately, scars are permanent. They will often fade...

Steven Wallach, MD

Unfortunately, scars are permanent. They will often fade with time, so if it was performed recently, you have to be patient for it to fade (sometimes a year or longer).

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