Are my Areola Incision Scars Healing Well? (photo)

January 20, 2012
Asked By:Curlysue in West New York, NJ

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.

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January 22, 2012

Answer: Peri-Areolar Scars may be quite visible

January 22, 2012

Answer: Peri-Areolar Scars may be quite visible

January 22, 2012

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Answer: Hypopigmentation is a difficult problem

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