Will my periareolar scars ever fade? (photo)

It
is really too soon post-op to assess a final outcome. As hard as it is,
please be patient and let the swelling resolve and the implants drop.
Best of luck.

These can take up to a year or two to soften and lighten in color. I would continue to massage. If it worsens, then I would contact your surgeon.

It is still a little early but it does seem you are doing everything you can do and it does not look like anything bad is happening. Sometimes I send patients to a dermatologist who has all the lasers because they can usually do something to make people happier

Scars do tend to fade over time and your scars are still considered "new". Be patient with scar creams, gels, strips as it takes several months to see the results. Scars go through a maturation process where they initially get thicker, then start to soften and fade. If after a year or so you are still unhappy you can discuss alternative options such as surgical scar revision. Good luck.

Thank you so much for your question and photos. Be patient, don't worry, they are going to get much better with time. If, over time, you still want improvement, sometimes laser helps with scars, you can go to a laser center or plastic surgeon. A scar takes a full year to mature, so revision is not an option until at least a year after your surgery. Feel free to keep me updated on your healing, call or email at drkimberlyhenry.com!

A very acceptable scar result! Please see your surgeon to obtain a detailed explanation of scar healing..

At three months, the scars are still new. You need to give it a year or sometimes more for the incisions to mature.

Your scars seem to be healing normally. I would recommend continuing with the silicone sheeting and gel. It will take 12-18 months to see the most improvement of your scars. Best wishes on your recovery.

Thanks for your question. It is still quite early for scar evaluation, and your scars should improve quite a bit in the next several months. You can treat the scars with different modalities, including laser, massaging and scar treatment application of silicone containing products. Time will be your best ally in this matter. Continue to follow up with your local Plastic Surgeon as you continue to heal up.Good luck to you.Frank Rieger M.D. Tampa Plastic Surgeon

Thank you for your question and photographs. Your scars appear to be fairly early in the stages of wound healing. The 1540 fractional erbium non-ablative laser can significantly improve red, raised or lumpy scars.