Is my scar under my left breast too high? (photo)

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I find that the scar on right breast is too high under breast .It is an 1inch and 1/2 from rib cage.Even if my breast falls I dont believe the scar will fall in the crease.The scar is visible in the cleavage with dog ear and scar coming down from left areola is shrivlled.I feel like he added a piece of skin under left areola and when my breasts swelling went down i was left with funny wrinkly skin..I am 5 weeks post op.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

it is too early to make definitive statements, as it takes good 3 months to fully heal.  I think you are healing well and you look great.  Your scar could be closer to the fold, however overall I think you look great.

Robert M. Freund, MD · Answer

At five weeks post-op, I advise my patients to relax. While the scars may seem high now, they can certainly settle and fade away.Good luck!

Adam David Lowenstein, MD, FACS · Answer

Firstly please remember that you are relatively early after your surgery and things will continue to change.  Secondly, scarring on each side should be expected to be a little different- sometimes incisions need to be made at different levels to make the breast mound outcome seem as semetrical as possible.  Your infra-mammary creases (the crease below the breast) seem to be at different levels on your chest wall.  This is very common but may be related to your scarring concerns.  I recommend waiting a full 3 months to evaluate your outcome, and then if you still have some concerns, discuss them with your surgeon.

Remus Repta, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question and great photos.  Your current incision location is a little too high.  It is early however so additional time for healing should be allowed.  If the location of the incision remains high it can be revised lower once healing and skin relaxation occurs.All the best,Dr. Remus Repta

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