1 yr post op Breast augmentation, the scarring looks pretty bad. Any suggestions? (photos)

Question

I had my breast augmentation done almost a year ago and I'm happy with my results other then the scaring which looks pretty bad and more noticeable then I had expected. I've tried rushing scar away patches as well as massaging with bio oil but that only seemed to help the pigmentation. There's a lot of texture when I touch the scars and some places seem to be hard not sure if it's the stitches not fully disolved or not. I haven't been able to get in touch with my doctor in about 6 months nkt sure why.

Gary Lawton, MD, FACS · Answer

The inframammary scar can look like this at one year after surgery.   This is why we use an armpit incision.  There is nothing that can be done to improve this situation.

Thomas A. Mustoe, MD, FACS · Answer

Your scars are wider than ideal, and as you say some what raised.  Revising the scars by cutting them out and reclosing with attention to techniques that give narrow scars would have a good chance of improving them.   This is a minor procedure that can be done in the office.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

The scar results from the inframammary approach are very acceptable. You need to accept these results and be happy they are NOT on the areolae...

Paul Silverstein, MD (retired) · Answer

Generally speaking inframmamary augmentation scars are fine white lines.  Yours are definitely wide and raised.  The obvious solution is to have them excised and remade,.  However the result will depend on whether or not you are a congenital keloid former.  Do you have any other surgical scars on your body to compare these to?  If you have other scars that are normal and thin, then re-excision would help you.  In any event you need to consult with your surgeon or another Board Certified Plastic surgeon to help you.

1 yr post op Breast augmentation, the scarring looks pretty bad. Any suggestions? (photos)

Answers (4)

Answer: Bad scars after augmentation

Answer: Bad scars after augmentation

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Breast Augmentation

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.

1 yr post op Breast augmentation, the scarring looks pretty bad. Any suggestions? (photos)

Answers (4)

Answer: Bad scars after augmentation

Answer: Bad scars after augmentation

Browse related questions

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Breast Augmentation

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.