I had my breast augmentation surgery 13 months ago and my scars are still red and slightly uncomfortable when I wear underwire bras or tight fitting bikinis. I thought they would be healed by now but I still get itchy sometimes and my scars are very red with what appears to be some type of skin bubble. What can I do?
Answer: Can I treat breast augmentation scars even are 1 year post-op? It would be best to check in with your plastic surgeon for suggestions. The word bubble can mean different things to different people. Is it just a thick scar or is the implant close to the skin? That it is why it is best to see your doctor. Scarring is a whole other topic. If the scar is raised or red and goes beyond the boundary of the initial incision then it may be a keloid scar but if it is similar to the incision shape then it may be a hypertrophic scar. Some of these scars, can be re-excised to make them thinner again but they may need something beyond that. In our practice, we always try to optimize scarring and recently we have been using Embrace during the initial post op period after the incisional "scabbies" have fallen off. The results look as though the patients are months out from their procedures with lovely, thinner, lighter scars. If the scars are older then a similar product called Minimize can be helpful too. Some of our patients top it off with Biocorneum cream. Results can vary from person to person, since everyone heals slightly differently, especially if the skin tone is darker. Good luck!
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Answer: Can I treat breast augmentation scars even are 1 year post-op? It would be best to check in with your plastic surgeon for suggestions. The word bubble can mean different things to different people. Is it just a thick scar or is the implant close to the skin? That it is why it is best to see your doctor. Scarring is a whole other topic. If the scar is raised or red and goes beyond the boundary of the initial incision then it may be a keloid scar but if it is similar to the incision shape then it may be a hypertrophic scar. Some of these scars, can be re-excised to make them thinner again but they may need something beyond that. In our practice, we always try to optimize scarring and recently we have been using Embrace during the initial post op period after the incisional "scabbies" have fallen off. The results look as though the patients are months out from their procedures with lovely, thinner, lighter scars. If the scars are older then a similar product called Minimize can be helpful too. Some of our patients top it off with Biocorneum cream. Results can vary from person to person, since everyone heals slightly differently, especially if the skin tone is darker. Good luck!
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Answer: Injection therapy combined with Vbeam laser to defuse redness. Apply Plato's scar serum twice daily Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and RF therapy to help reduce the longterm effects of the scarring. Keloids, hypertrophic scars, widened scars, red scars, and hyperpigmented scars all require scar modulation with topical creams followed by lasers and RF therapy. Topical skincare should be directed to a specific need, whether for pigmentation or hypertrophy and our office can guide you through the process to obtain the correct Plato’s Scar cream or Melarase cream for hypertrophy and discoloration. In terms of lasers, we would employ the vbeam laser for redness, Venus Viva RF, PRP microneedling, chemical peels, and Morpheus 8, fractional erbium, or fractional co2. All of these have their individual benefits. Most of all, we recommend you visit a solid plastic surgeon who understands surgical scar revision, laser therapy, and RF therapy for scars.
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Answer: Injection therapy combined with Vbeam laser to defuse redness. Apply Plato's scar serum twice daily Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and RF therapy to help reduce the longterm effects of the scarring. Keloids, hypertrophic scars, widened scars, red scars, and hyperpigmented scars all require scar modulation with topical creams followed by lasers and RF therapy. Topical skincare should be directed to a specific need, whether for pigmentation or hypertrophy and our office can guide you through the process to obtain the correct Plato’s Scar cream or Melarase cream for hypertrophy and discoloration. In terms of lasers, we would employ the vbeam laser for redness, Venus Viva RF, PRP microneedling, chemical peels, and Morpheus 8, fractional erbium, or fractional co2. All of these have their individual benefits. Most of all, we recommend you visit a solid plastic surgeon who understands surgical scar revision, laser therapy, and RF therapy for scars.
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September 4, 2017
Answer: Can I treat breast augmentation scars even are 1 year post-op? Thank you for your question. Yes, you can still treat it. Please see your plastic surgeon for an in-person assessment.
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September 4, 2017
Answer: Can I treat breast augmentation scars even are 1 year post-op? Thank you for your question. Yes, you can still treat it. Please see your plastic surgeon for an in-person assessment.
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August 30, 2017
Answer: #breastScars The scar looks more hypertrophic than keloid but is biologically active given how red and itchy it is. Your options are surgical vs. non-surgical. If you go the non-surgical route you are looking at multiple fractional CO2 and flashlamp laser treatments over months as well as topical and/or injected steroid. If you go the surgical route you are looking at a simple excision followed by a regimen to prevent recurrence including months of medicated taping and possible laser treatments depending how you respond. Some doctors inject 5-FU or liquid nitrogen but that could be highly problematic if it kills the skin and exposes the implant. Just cutting it out is not an option because that is associated with a high risk of recurrence and if it recurs it will be much harder to treat the next time around. This is not a quick easy treatment in the hands of any surgeon.I hope you realize that this format of posting questions and receiving answers lacks the face to face direct communication required for you to make an informed decision regarding your surgery.My response to your question/post does not represent formal medical advice or constitute a doctor patient relationship. You need to consult with i.e. personally see a board certified plastic surgeon in order to receive a formal evaluation and develop a doctor patient relationship in order to know if this assessment is valid.
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August 30, 2017
Answer: #breastScars The scar looks more hypertrophic than keloid but is biologically active given how red and itchy it is. Your options are surgical vs. non-surgical. If you go the non-surgical route you are looking at multiple fractional CO2 and flashlamp laser treatments over months as well as topical and/or injected steroid. If you go the surgical route you are looking at a simple excision followed by a regimen to prevent recurrence including months of medicated taping and possible laser treatments depending how you respond. Some doctors inject 5-FU or liquid nitrogen but that could be highly problematic if it kills the skin and exposes the implant. Just cutting it out is not an option because that is associated with a high risk of recurrence and if it recurs it will be much harder to treat the next time around. This is not a quick easy treatment in the hands of any surgeon.I hope you realize that this format of posting questions and receiving answers lacks the face to face direct communication required for you to make an informed decision regarding your surgery.My response to your question/post does not represent formal medical advice or constitute a doctor patient relationship. You need to consult with i.e. personally see a board certified plastic surgeon in order to receive a formal evaluation and develop a doctor patient relationship in order to know if this assessment is valid.
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August 29, 2017
Answer: Hypertrophic scarring after breast augmentation The photo shows a very hypertrophic scar. There are a variety of things that can help make the scar better, such as steriod injected into the scar, topical silicone sheeting, and/or topical steroid tape. Sometimes a combination of all of the options works best. Normally, laser is also an option to resurface and minimize a scar, but I don't think it would be as helpful in your situation now that the scar has become so raised. If conservative measures fail, scar revision is also an option, with using something like Embrace immediately after.
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August 29, 2017
Answer: Hypertrophic scarring after breast augmentation The photo shows a very hypertrophic scar. There are a variety of things that can help make the scar better, such as steriod injected into the scar, topical silicone sheeting, and/or topical steroid tape. Sometimes a combination of all of the options works best. Normally, laser is also an option to resurface and minimize a scar, but I don't think it would be as helpful in your situation now that the scar has become so raised. If conservative measures fail, scar revision is also an option, with using something like Embrace immediately after.
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