Axillary breast tissue reduction: should my scars be flat? (Photos)

Axillary breast tissue removal is difficult with liposuction alone.  Swelling can persist for 6 months and sometimes up to 1 year following liposuction.  The scars are initially red or hyperpigmented but the scars do tend to improve over about a 12 to 18 month period.  Given time, you will probably be pleased with the result.Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Dear NolaManhattan,
I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a liposuction surgery. However, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process.Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed you to do post operatively.At the early stage of the healing process, the tissues are still swollen. Once the swelling subsides  you will be able to see the final result of your surgery.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Your surgery wasn't even a week ago, it will take several weeks for the swelling to go down. Scars can take a year or more before they fade and settle down. Try to be patient and follow your surgeon's post operative instructions. Good luck.