Can my ugly scarring from breast implants be fixed or could it get worse? (Photos)

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I am about 18 months post op breast implants. The scarring where my surgeon inserted implants looks so ugly. And it's under the breast. Why does it look like that? I used different products to reduce scarring but it did not help.

Wayne I. Yamahata, MD · Answer

Scar revisions are always an option. Although improvement cannot be guaranteed as they may be factors not controllable by your surgeon, the results are generally positive. Discuss options with your surgeon who will provide specific information on the risks and potential benefits.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

When faced with an unattractive or dysfunctional scar, one must first diagnose what the problem is and then develop a hypothesis to explain why the problem might have developed.  An assessment must then be made as to whether the problem is amenable to correction, and, if so, a decision must be made regarding which of the many treatment options available for scar revision is most appropriate for the specific clinical situation.  Schedule an in-office consult and exam with a board certified PS who can determine the best plan to address your scars.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Richard Baxter, MD · Answer

Yes your scars can be revised and they should look much better. Talk to your surgeon about options. Most likely this could be done under local anesthesia.

Gregory A. Buford, MD, FACS · Answer

I would agree that your scars could look better and there are a number of ways to accomplish this.  Best to start out by talking to the Plastic Surgeon who actually performed your surgery and see what they can offer.  If this is not productive, then I encourage you to seek a second opinion from another Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and discuss available options.  I hope that helps and wish you the very best!Warmest regards,-Gregory A Buford MD FACS PCEOBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author

Erez Sternberg, MD · Answer

At 18 months after surgery it is unlikely that your scar is going to change in appearance or worsen. It is, however, unlikely to improve either. I agree that this is not an acceptable scar on a breast after an augmentation. Most likely, you will get a better outcome with surgical scar revision. This will require cutting out the current scar and revising it to hopefully have a thinner, less perceptible scar. Have a consultation with a different plastic surgeon to determine if this would be an option for you.

Can my ugly scarring from breast implants be fixed or could it get worse? (Photos)

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