Raised Breast Incision Scars, Do These Look Normal? (photo)

I had a breast augmentation almost 6 weeks ago i am yet to see my surgeon again, I am abit concerned about the scars i have crease scars and since day 1 they have been low down not really in the crease and it feels like there is a thick line of scar tissue underneath the scars and it is making it look like i have double bubble but i dont think that is what it is as the breast feel fine,i have silicone brazilian breast implants, under muscle left side 380cc and right side 435cc high profile.

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Improving and understanding scars. Vitamin E, Silicone, Mederma, Cocoa Butter, Tape, Steroids?

Scarring is a natural process with several distinct stages. In the first 2 weeks the body is fighting any left over bacteria and starting to signal the building blocks and blood vessels to come to the area. During this time the scar is very weak and the skin could be split very easily. Generally the scar is not red or pink yet. From weeks 2-6 the scar has more and more building blocks (collagen) laid down. During this time the scar can become more raised and... more

Breast augmentation scars

The appearance of a scar at 6 weeks is frequently slightly raised and red looking. It will take a year or more for your scar to completely soften, fade, and flatten. However, some people do form hypertrophic (permanently thickened) scars that can benefit from treatment. If your surgeon recommends it, I would use topical silicone either in the form a small sheets placed over the scars or a gel form used daily over the next 2 or 3 months. I will also tell... more

Scars from breast augmentation

Scars should continue to improve for several months. Remodeling of the collagen begins after several weeks and the scar matures flattens and then turns from pink to white. Give it some more time and consider paper tape, scar massage, or silicone gel formulations to maximize your scar quality.

Breast Scars

Your scars appear to be healing as expected at 6 weeks. It is not uncommon for scars to be slightly raised or red. They often get worse before they get better as well. Be patient, scar remodeling can take many months and even up to a year. Follow up with your surgeon and they will guide you if any scar intervention is needed.

Breast scars

I agree that scars will change with time and usually they improve. But, not always- and you should arrange to be seen by your surgeon. It is not a good thing for you not to be seen for 6 weeks after surgery. You either need to be reassured or treated and your surgeon is the one who can make that decision. Good luck!

Breast scar and surgery

At six weeks, the scar is often firmest and reddest. Give it time to settle and for the breasts to settle. It is still a bit early.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Raised Scars

Your scar position will continue to change with time. The line of scar tissue that you feel under the incisions is normal for this point in time and usually always disappears in a few weeks. Continue to follow-up with your surgeon.

Donald Griffin, MD

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Nashville Plastic Surgeon

Raised Breast Incision Scars, Do These Look Normal? (photo)

Best to be seen by the operative surgeon sooner than later. 6 weeks without a post operative visit not the usual care being given after augmentation.

Breast Augmentation Incisions?

Thank you for the question. Based on your picture, the scars appear to be healing very nicely. It is not unusual to have “raised” incision lines 6 weeks after surgery. You will likely find that the relationship of the breast implants and incisions will change with time. Continue to follow-up with your plastic surgeon as scheduled. Best wishes.