I had a breast lift within the last 5 months. My doctor recommended silicone gel strips. They have helped reduce my scarring compared to what they were before, but nothing significant. The scars are causing pain and interfere with my movement. I have been seeing online that patients have treated their scars with injections and laser. However, I read that some injections may actually worsen the condition. I am at a loss for what I should do.
September 12, 2018
Answer: Scar treatment Dear christiana1990,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD
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September 12, 2018
Answer: Scar treatment Dear christiana1990,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD
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September 12, 2018
Answer: Hypertrophic Breast Scars Every surgeon usually has their own protocol for treating post-op scars. I usually recommend the silicone gel strips to help with improving scars. You are only 5 months post-op. Scars can take one year or even longer to mature. It is possible that with time your scars will improve on their own with minimal intervention. Yes, steroid injections and/or lasers can possibly make a scar appear worse. Sometimes I will do a small test treatment on one small area of the scar to see how it reacts. If I see improvement, then I would treat more of the scar. It is best to discuss this with your surgeon and review the options. Thanks for the question.
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September 12, 2018
Answer: Hypertrophic Breast Scars Every surgeon usually has their own protocol for treating post-op scars. I usually recommend the silicone gel strips to help with improving scars. You are only 5 months post-op. Scars can take one year or even longer to mature. It is possible that with time your scars will improve on their own with minimal intervention. Yes, steroid injections and/or lasers can possibly make a scar appear worse. Sometimes I will do a small test treatment on one small area of the scar to see how it reacts. If I see improvement, then I would treat more of the scar. It is best to discuss this with your surgeon and review the options. Thanks for the question.
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