Weird brown scarring 6 months after breast reduction. Does this look normal? (Photo)

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I had a breast reduction 6 months ago and the scarring under my breasts look brown and patchy. It’s the area where all the sutures would have been held together. I started out using scar stickies and then moved to silicone scar gel. Does this look normal? Or is it too early to tell?

Scott C. Lindsay, DO · Answer

Thank you for your question.
This appears to be healing nicely. Continue to follow your post op instructions and contact your surgeon with your concerns. Best wishes!

Karthik Ram, MRCS, DNB · Answer

Hello there, 
Your scars appear good. Its natural course of healing. Just give some more time. It may improve by the end of 1 year. Meanwhile you can continue scar creams and massaging of the area. 
If later also scar appears big, it may need a scar revision. Keep in touch with your plastic surgeon. 
Hope this helps. Thank you for the query here.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Scars mature over time.  If after a year you are still unhappy with the appearance you can consider scar revision.  Until then you can continue using silicone scar gel which may improve the appearance if used consistently.

Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello @Creative879549 thank you for your question. A Consultation is the best way to find out what you need, there are several options to diminish the scar through non-surgical treatments to manage a scar process. However, the specialist needs to evaluate each case to give you the best course of action. I link a video talking about keloids in breast reduction. Best wishes!!! Alan Gonzalez MD FACS

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Creative879549,
I understand you are concerned with the appearance of your scars. As your scars heal, it should flatten out and lighten. Loss of pigmentation or hyperpigmentation may also be experienced but will resolve over time. Always follow your surgeon's post operative care instructions when it comes to scar management to avoid any complications like infection and for faster healing and recovery.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

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