What is this dark mark on my incision scar? (photo)

January 13, 2016
Asked By:BaliBuddah in London, GB

I had a breast aug 9 months ago, and in the early weeks following the op one of my scars showed signs of a little bleeding where it hadn't healed as well as the rest of the incision. I treated this with iodine and kept it covered as recommended by my surgery. It cleared up over time as normal. However, this little brown mark has never gone. It's smooth to touch (I massage the scars with oil twice a day) but up close it does look like a little scab or blood blister. Should I seek advice from a GP?

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Answer: Recommend using platos scar serum and doing beam laser to help defuse redness

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January 14, 2016

Answer: What is this dark mark on my incision scar?

Manish H. Shah, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 14, 2016

Answer: What is this dark mark on my incision scar?

Manish H. Shah, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 14, 2016

Answer: Dark spot on incision

Robert P. Schmid, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 14, 2016

Answer: Dark spot on incision

Robert P. Schmid, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Answer: Hyperpigemented spot on a BA scar

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Answer: Hyperpigemented spot on a BA scar

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Answer: Spot on incision line

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Answer: Spot on incision line

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