How Long for Scars to Heal From Breast Implant Removal?

Scars are usually their firmest and reddest at the 6-12 weeks mark and then settle down with time. For specific instructions you should ask your surgeon.

All scars go through a maturation process that can usually takes one to two years depending on how thick the skin is. I always tell my patients their scars will look worse before they look better. You may be feeling the sutures beneath the skin. Most likely your surgeon used absorbable sutures that may take several months to dissolve completely. Around three months breasts scars will get a little raised and look red. At around nine months they usually start to... more

Thank you for the question. You will find that the scars will “feel smoother” 6 months from now and will continue to improve on a yearly basis. The plastic surgeon will likely have a preferred incision line management routine; always best to check with him/her. Personally, we recommend the use of silicone gel/ sheeting. Best wishes.