I have used silicone gel, sheets (Embrace Scar Therapy), and self massage. Not going away! Doc now wants $250 to do laser treatment. Already spent over $11,000!!!
Answer: How to optimize healing of incisions Hello, and thanks for your question. Based on your image provided it appears that you are healing well. I am not sure how far out you are from your breast lift, but for my patients I recommend solar radiation protection, regular massage of the incisions, silicone gel sheeting, no smoking, and patience for the first 7 to 12 months. In the event that the area is not improving then other modalities such as scar revision, possible laser treatment, or steroid injection are options.Best wishes, Sergio P. Maggi, MD
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Answer: How to optimize healing of incisions Hello, and thanks for your question. Based on your image provided it appears that you are healing well. I am not sure how far out you are from your breast lift, but for my patients I recommend solar radiation protection, regular massage of the incisions, silicone gel sheeting, no smoking, and patience for the first 7 to 12 months. In the event that the area is not improving then other modalities such as scar revision, possible laser treatment, or steroid injection are options.Best wishes, Sergio P. Maggi, MD
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May 6, 2017
Answer: Scar options Sorry to hear about your disappointment. Scars are never invisible. They can be concealed or placed in strategic locations. At 10 months they are mature but the redness may take up to two years to improve. Embrace is considered top line therapy so I believe you have done the most. Some physical therapists recommend the use of the Graston technique. Avoid sun exposure which may make the scars more red. In my opinion, lasers may improve the redness but are unlikely to make them less wide.
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May 6, 2017
Answer: Scar options Sorry to hear about your disappointment. Scars are never invisible. They can be concealed or placed in strategic locations. At 10 months they are mature but the redness may take up to two years to improve. Embrace is considered top line therapy so I believe you have done the most. Some physical therapists recommend the use of the Graston technique. Avoid sun exposure which may make the scars more red. In my opinion, lasers may improve the redness but are unlikely to make them less wide.
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April 21, 2017
Answer: Scars after breast surgery The honest answer is that you will always have scars after any type of surgery. From the picture your provided it actually looks really good for 10 months. It sounds like you have been doing all the right things with silicone therapy and scar massage. I would recommend just giving your scars some more time to mature. Again, the scars will always be there but they will likely continue to fade. Best of luck!
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April 21, 2017
Answer: Scars after breast surgery The honest answer is that you will always have scars after any type of surgery. From the picture your provided it actually looks really good for 10 months. It sounds like you have been doing all the right things with silicone therapy and scar massage. I would recommend just giving your scars some more time to mature. Again, the scars will always be there but they will likely continue to fade. Best of luck!
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February 16, 2018
Answer: Post op breast lift red scars it takes six months to 2 years for scars to mature and the redness to disappear. Silage is the silicone gel I prefer my patients to use. Silicone sheets are good for raised scars to control flatness. LASER may help, I don't use it for redness.
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February 16, 2018
Answer: Post op breast lift red scars it takes six months to 2 years for scars to mature and the redness to disappear. Silage is the silicone gel I prefer my patients to use. Silicone sheets are good for raised scars to control flatness. LASER may help, I don't use it for redness.
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April 19, 2017
Answer: Scar treatment Thanks for your question and the photo. The photo doesn't come through as "awful scarring" but may look worse in person. One potential downside to combining a lift and an implant at the same time is that internal pressure from the implant will cause less favorable scarring. That's one reason I don't like large implants in this scenario. That said, scarring is multifactorial and there is a large genetic component. If you are unhappy with your scars and want additional treatment, then you will have to pay something to try and lessen their appearance. Laser treatment and microneedling are certainly options. Best of Luck!
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April 19, 2017
Answer: Scar treatment Thanks for your question and the photo. The photo doesn't come through as "awful scarring" but may look worse in person. One potential downside to combining a lift and an implant at the same time is that internal pressure from the implant will cause less favorable scarring. That's one reason I don't like large implants in this scenario. That said, scarring is multifactorial and there is a large genetic component. If you are unhappy with your scars and want additional treatment, then you will have to pay something to try and lessen their appearance. Laser treatment and microneedling are certainly options. Best of Luck!
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