Healed scars bubbling up over 1.5 years after breast reduction. What can be causing this and how can it be treated? (photos)

November 9, 2022
Asked By:Monica513 in Greenwich, Connecticut

I had breast reduction surgery over a year and half ago. Healed well and overall very happy with my scars which mostly consisted of fine white flat lines. However, under each nipple I have now developed what I can best describe as a bubble. Currently the size of a thumb print. It looks like a blister once its popped and drained of its fluid. (not a keloid). My surgeon said its just poor skin quality? Why is this suddenly happening now? How can I treat it? Prevent it from getting worse?

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