Severe stretch marks after breast augmentation (Photos)

Hello,Thank you for your question and photos. Whether or not a patient develops stretch marks following breast augmentation depends on a number of individual factors. The most important of these elements are the patient’s predisposition toward developing stretch marks, the size of the implant used in the procedure (larger implants cause greater skin stretch) and the techniques used during the augmentation procedure itself. A large implant can cause the skin to be pulled quite tightly. Red stretch marks tend to change to a much lighter shade after 6 months or so. You may try moisturising lotion to keep the skin healthy and soft. All the best

Without a close up, well lit preoperative photograph, it's difficult to assess whether the stretch marks were really present preoperatively but very difficult to see. In my experience, rather than new stretch marks, what we usually will see is a reddish coloration to a previous very pale stretch mark. As the initial stretch of the skin relaxes, this color will usually dissipate over a few months or so. It can be readily treated with intense pulse light which will make the red disappear more quickly. Ask your plastic surgeon about this modality. Congratulations on your surgery.

Stretch marks are essentially fractures of the dermis, the deeper layer of skin. Their appearance can be improved with two modalities. IPL (intense pulsed light) will improve the purple color and Blanche them. An Erbium laser will make them narrower and more like fine lines.I recommend you discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon. If he or she does not offer these services, I recommend you seek a board certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist who can evaluate and treat you. Best of luck.