I have developed these scars after breast reduction. It has been 5 months. Is this type of scarring normal? Surgeon has been dismissive about them. They are also extremely painful to the point I cannot stand clothing against them.
July 1, 2017
Answer: Scar hypertrophy Your scars are definitely thicker and more discolored than average. This almost certainly has more to do with your genetics than the surgical technique, but given your current situation, your surgeon should help you minimize the scars as much as possible. I would consider steroid injections (usually 3 treatments based 6-8 weeks apart), as well as silicone sheeting or a topical silicone product like Biocorneum. Scar massage and UV avoidance is helpful too. There may be a local scar / keloid treatment center that you could look into too if needed. If you don't get improvement, scar revision at some point with more aggressive early scar care may be necessary. Scars tend to improve over time so better to start with non-surgical options first. Good luck!
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July 1, 2017
Answer: Scar hypertrophy Your scars are definitely thicker and more discolored than average. This almost certainly has more to do with your genetics than the surgical technique, but given your current situation, your surgeon should help you minimize the scars as much as possible. I would consider steroid injections (usually 3 treatments based 6-8 weeks apart), as well as silicone sheeting or a topical silicone product like Biocorneum. Scar massage and UV avoidance is helpful too. There may be a local scar / keloid treatment center that you could look into too if needed. If you don't get improvement, scar revision at some point with more aggressive early scar care may be necessary. Scars tend to improve over time so better to start with non-surgical options first. Good luck!
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September 15, 2016
Answer: Bad breast reduction scars Your scars are worse than most and are "hypertrophic" and bordering on "keloid." The crease scar also is not located in the crease unfortunately. You can have steroids injected in them to help.
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September 15, 2016
Answer: Bad breast reduction scars Your scars are worse than most and are "hypertrophic" and bordering on "keloid." The crease scar also is not located in the crease unfortunately. You can have steroids injected in them to help.
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