Scar Removal After Breast Aug? (photo)

I have some discolorations near the incision site of a breast augmentation procedure. I have tried mederma, but get irritations and rashes from the product, resulting in an exaggerated discoloration.What is the BEST way for me to lose these flaws?

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Discoloration at Breast Augmentation Incision Site

The photo you have submitted shows a surgical scar that is well healed with surrounding inflammation. This inflammation appears to be a combination of hypersensitivity and hyperpigmentation (increased skin pigment). The reaction you are having my be a result of the creams and ointments you have been using. I would recommend not using anything for several days then trying topical Vitamin E oil until the inflammation resolves. At that point you may need a bleaching agent like hydroquinone to... more

Scar Removal After Breast Aug?

The photo demonstrates a hyper pigmentation event. Try bleaching creams or IPL therapies to address.

Scar after breast augmentation

From the closeup view of your breast, it would appear that there is some dark pigment on either side of your scar. Your scar is healing nicely. You would appear to have an excellent result. I wonder if you have had a tissue adhesive like Mastisol and Steri-Strips applied to your wound after your surgery. Sometimes, an adhesive allergy can result in a local reaction with blistering and itching. Removal of the Steri-Strips and Mastisol is the start but sometimes... more

Post Breast Augmentation Discoloration

It appears that you might have something called PIH or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. This could have resulted from a reaction to the mederma or something from the surgery. Normally you would need to treat this with initially a steroid cream and then a bleaching cream or hydroquinone to help reduce the tendency to form pigment. The sooner this is treated the better. Best of luck, Vincent Marin, MD San Diego Plastic Surgeon