How large or small should BBL scars be? Do they ever fade? BBL Scars. (Photos)

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Hello DRs-TIA! I had a BBL 7mo ago; expected scars to lighten & shrink, but still appear the same. Looked @100's of BBL's on realself & can barely see scars. Mine seem larger & more obvious & raised. Is that normal? The raised ones hurt with pressure at times . Why would that be? Any suggestions on how to lighten them? The pictures attached are of my stomach and flanks (8). So insecure as it makes the surgery obvious. Have on back and butt as well.

Matthew J. Nykiel, MD · Answer

Hello and Great Question.  I appreciate the time you are spending researching this procedure.  My name is Dr. Matthew J. Nykiel.  I am a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, a Fellowship Trained Cosmetic Surgeon, and a Butt Augmentation Specialist.
Liposuction requires access points that will make a scar.  Each patient scars differently and to a large majority scarring is due to a patient's genetics and not the surgery.  
Scars take at least 12 months to fully soften and lighten.  Time is the best remedy for scars.  Other options are:  injections, topical medications, lasers, and excision.  
If you are unhappy with your scars, the best place is to start with your plastic surgeon to discuss your options.
I hope that helps!  Best of Luck!
Matthew J. Nykiel, MD#TopREALSELFDoctor#CoreREALSELFDoctorButt Augmentation SpecialistLiposuction SpecialistBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

George Marosan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photos. Your problem illustrates an important point. Scars for liposuction and BBL need to be placed in hidden or stealth locations. I place my small incisions in the arm pits, top of buttock crack, belly button, breast crease (in the areola for men), low in the pubic area. From these points, I can access any part of the body with special cannulas. Placing them casually any place in obvious locations, in some patients hypertrophic scars can form. The surgeon has to think beyond the surgery, making sure the patient gets a good result with no stigmata of surgery. Unfortunately, this is too late in your case, but talk to your surgeon to see what he/she can do for you. Often, judicious steroid injections help flatten and fade the scars. Good luck.

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

Good afternoon. Thanks for your question. I recommend you to get a consultation with your board certified plastic surgeon to check what's happening with your scars. you can apply coconut oil, rose hip oil too..

Ross Blagg, MD · Answer

Hello,Those look fairly hypertrophic. I recommend following up with your surgeon as he/she will be able to get a better look and make recommendations. In general, silicone strips can help with hypertrophic scars, so placing silicone strips over these incisions can help. All the best!Dr. BlaggAustin, TX

Giovanna Ghafoori, MD · Answer

Hi, Mocchaccinaa.  Looking at your pictures, and your narrative, it appear that you are developing hypertrophic scarring of your BBL incisions. 
Unfortunately, hypertrophic scarring occurs, and some skin types are more prone to this type of scarring. Careful incision placement and wound closure, diligent post–operative wound care, and various scar therapies started early do help to minimize the risk of poor scar formation. 
At 7 months, it is still possible to improve the appearance of these scars (although earlier treatment would have been more ideal) with aggressive scar therapy. Most likely you will require a combination of silicone sheeting, serial steroid injections, pressure and massage. As well as time and patience. I would encourage you to follow up with your surgeon. Best of luck!

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