How long after a breast lift with implants can I get steroid injections into my scar?

Hi & thanks for your question!
Check with your surgeon. He or she will know what a your best option is for scar care. Best wishes!

Hello thank you for your question. Usually about 6 weeks. It takes a full 6 months to a year before the scar fully matures to its final state. Keloids can be tricky and a resection of the scar maybe needed. Of course without a proper physical examination it is difficult to assess and give you accurate advice. You should seek in person consultation with your plastic surgeon.

Every patient will heal differently and the optimal time for steroid injections will vary.
Also, not every person will benefit from and most will not require steroid injections. Your surgeon will examine your scars during the post operative appointments and make these decisions as you progress.

Speak with your surgeon about scar treatment options. Our patients have had nice results from the Embrace Scar Therapy System. Your surgeon will determine when it is appropriate for steroid injections if needed depending on how your scars heal.

Thank you for sharing your question. In most cases 6-8 weeks after surgery you would be able to pursue steroid injections. Take some vitamin A to aid in healing.