Breast Lift Anchor Scar on Breast Not in Crease? (photo)

Question

I am 1 week post op, I had breast lift and 325 cc under the muscle. I understand that I am swollen but it seems that the horizontal scar is quite high on my breast. Does this look normal and will the swelling go down that much for me to get the natural fold again to hide the scar for it seems that with implants placed unders that I have seen on the internet there is no fold

Juan Pablo Cervantes, MD · Answer

Hi, sometimes the horizontal scar can be placed above the crease.   With time the scar can or will be near the crease.

Don W. Griffin, MD · Answer

Your pictures indicate that you are relatively early in your recovery. The breast and scar location will change with time. It is normal for the scar to sit slightly above the breast crease even after your breast have settled.

Paul Gill, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your photos.  

	I would recommend contacting your plastic surgeon to ensure that your implants are in good position.  If everything is well, you should see substantial improvement as the swelling goes down.

	I wish you a safe recovery and fantastic result.

	Dr. Gill

Stephen Salerno, MBBS, FRACS · Answer

It is quite normal for the scar to be placed in this area.  This will settle with time and improve.  The scar does not always need to be in the breast fold.

	Regards

	Stephen Salerno

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

It is quite common to place the incision for a breast reduction/lift on the breast itself and not directly in the fold.

Breast Lift Anchor Scar on Breast Not in Crease? (photo)

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