I am an African American 8 months post op (breast aug) and I am very worried about how my scars are healing. They often appear bright pink or red. Also I can feel the scars over my shirt this worries me that they aren’t healing flat enough. I have not used anything to aid in the healing of the scars and wonder if I should use some of the suggested silicone strips, scar cream or vitamin E.
Answer: Are my Areola Incision Scars Healing Well?Answer:
I think after 8 months your scars will not improve much no matter the treatment. On occasion, peri-areolar scars do need to be touched-up and that is usually done as an in office procedure under local anesthesia. I my practice I perform this for my patients free of charge, included as part of their original procedure if needed...
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I think after 8 months your scars will not improve much no matter the treatment. On occasion, peri-areolar scars do need to be touched-up and that is usually done as an in office procedure under local anesthesia. I my practice I perform this for my patients free of charge, included as part of their original procedure if needed...
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Answer: Cortisone is good for thick scars but it may lighten the color of the scar as well
If you have a thick scar 8 months after a breast augmentation it still may go down and soften. If it does not cortisone is an option but it may blanche the scar and make it more visible, also it may thin it out too much as well. This would make the scar indented instead of raised. Silicone gel sheeting is the only proven treatment other than cortisone injection which has been shown to improve scar thickness. If the color of the scar does not improve surgical revision is a good option.
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Answer: Cortisone is good for thick scars but it may lighten the color of the scar as well
If you have a thick scar 8 months after a breast augmentation it still may go down and soften. If it does not cortisone is an option but it may blanche the scar and make it more visible, also it may thin it out too much as well. This would make the scar indented instead of raised. Silicone gel sheeting is the only proven treatment other than cortisone injection which has been shown to improve scar thickness. If the color of the scar does not improve surgical revision is a good option.
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November 24, 2015
Answer: Treatment of breast scars
The photos are helpful, and demonstrate that the primary factor causing visibility of the scars is pigment abnormality. Steroid injections, tattoo, surgical revision, and topical treatments such as NewGel, Cimeosil, Hybrisil, PMT, or other silicone scar reduction products may be helpful in combination.
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Answer: Treatment of breast scars
The photos are helpful, and demonstrate that the primary factor causing visibility of the scars is pigment abnormality. Steroid injections, tattoo, surgical revision, and topical treatments such as NewGel, Cimeosil, Hybrisil, PMT, or other silicone scar reduction products may be helpful in combination.
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January 22, 2012
Answer: Peri-Areolar Scars may be quite visible
Placing breast implants through a peri-areolar incision (around the areola) is my least favorite approach for breast augmentation. This is because the scar can be very visible. If it doesn't heal perfectly, it can look wide, thick, light, or dark...and is tough to hide. I prefer placing the scar in the breast fold because even if it heals poorly, it is more easily hidden in the crease and is not right in the middle of your breast. If the scar is thickened, steroid injections and topical treatments with Kelo-cote may help. A scar revision may also help but if your body is "programmed" to make a bad scar, the new scar may be the same or even worse. For light scars, tattooing is often a good option to help camoflauge it.
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Answer: Peri-Areolar Scars may be quite visible
Placing breast implants through a peri-areolar incision (around the areola) is my least favorite approach for breast augmentation. This is because the scar can be very visible. If it doesn't heal perfectly, it can look wide, thick, light, or dark...and is tough to hide. I prefer placing the scar in the breast fold because even if it heals poorly, it is more easily hidden in the crease and is not right in the middle of your breast. If the scar is thickened, steroid injections and topical treatments with Kelo-cote may help. A scar revision may also help but if your body is "programmed" to make a bad scar, the new scar may be the same or even worse. For light scars, tattooing is often a good option to help camoflauge it.
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January 22, 2012
Answer: Hypopigmentation is a difficult problem
Thanks for your question. You have hypopigmentation of your scar (too little pigment/coloration). You may gain pigment still for the next several months which will fill in the light spots. I do not know of any topical products which will improve that process. Silicone sheeting is excellent for keeping your scar flatter. If after 18 months you still have light areas you may have to consider a scar revision if it still troubles you.
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Answer: Hypopigmentation is a difficult problem
Thanks for your question. You have hypopigmentation of your scar (too little pigment/coloration). You may gain pigment still for the next several months which will fill in the light spots. I do not know of any topical products which will improve that process. Silicone sheeting is excellent for keeping your scar flatter. If after 18 months you still have light areas you may have to consider a scar revision if it still troubles you.
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