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Painful Scars After Breast Lift

asked 1 year ago by Shutter bug in Rock Hill, SC
Latest answer by Robert M. Grenley, MD
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Tags: 2 months post-op, pain, scar

I had a breast lift two six weeks ago and all of a sudden I am having sharp pains in one breast right on the scar around the nipple along with some strange bruising (my original bruising has been gone for five weeks).The scars are slightly upraised and pinkish I'm worried about keloids or maybe an allergic reaction. My P.S is on vacation so I'm hoping for some advice. They have been itching on and off for the last week and a half also

5 answers to Painful Scars After Breast Lift

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Painful scars after breastlift.

Thank you for the photos. What I see in your photos are mildly hypertrophic scars around the nipples and normal vertical scars. As scars heal, they often become quite itchy. Massage and lotion can help significantly with the symptoms as well as hasten the fading of the scars and to flatten them as well. Silicone sheeting can help nicely with this as well. As far as pain, some patients will experience a "pulling" type pain as the scars inside the breast contract. This is normal and... more
David Bogue, MD

Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon
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Painful Scars After Breast Lift

Based on your photos it appears that you have hypertrophic scars (not keloid scars) evolving.  Although they are not dangerous per se they are more itchy and unsightly compared to typical scars.  Also it's important to note that hypertrophic scars are typically more a result of patient's genetics as opposed to surgical error.  The "bruising" you see this delayed after surgery may be post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation - hyperpigmentation that follows bruising... more
Ryan Stanton, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Painful scars

It is unusual to have bruising and then pain at this point after surgery. Even if your doctor is out of town, I am sure he has coverage in case of an emergency.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Painful scars after breast lift surgery

If you are experiencing new symptoms such as bruising and pain that you did not have a few weeks ago, I recommend seeing a plastic surgeon immediately.  Even though your surgeon is out of town, you must see someone to determine that you are not having a hematoma or infection.  The scars will naturally be red at this point but the pain and bruising do not sound normal for this time frame. Based on your photos, it appears to be healing fairly well, but this is difficult to say... more
William Bruno, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Painful scars after a breast lift

Your photos indicate that the scars around your areolae are becoming hypertrophic. Hypertrophic scars, which are genetically determined, are red, raised, rope-like, and often are itching and hypersensitive. You should contact your surgeon to see what treatment they would recommend. I have my patients wear silicone gel tape for 4-5 months after a lift to try to improve the scarring and lower the risk of hypertrophic scarring. If someone still is tending towards this... more
Robert M. Grenley, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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