How long will it take to flatten puckering on the left incision? (Photos)

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3 week’s and 3 days post op and still have puckering over my left incision, right is perfect.. just curious to know what causes this and how long it generally takes to flatten.. I’ve found its actually got better already using a silicone based gel to massage it with but still not ideal so would just like some reassurance

Stephen T. Greenberg, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi sobrien91. It can take a few months for sutures to dissolve under the skin. Sometimes as the sutures are dissolving, it can cause the "puckering" effect. Follow up with your surgeon, being that each Doctor has a different preference in their patients post op instructions. I tell my patients to gently massage in a circular motion to break up and scar tissue and flatten out incisions along with using a silicone scar cream. Hope this helps and best of luck.

Ajay Mahajan, MD, FRCS (Plast) · Answer

Congratulations on your recent surgery! It is still very early days for you. The scars will gradually settle over the next 3 to 6 months and can take about 12 to 18 months to fully mature.

Charles Nduka, MD · Answer

What you have experienced is normal. It usually takes a few months for it to flatten out. You can apply a scar cream that is advised by your surgeon to help flatten it. Your appearance will still get better as you heal over the next few months.

Scott D. Green, MD · Answer

You are still early in the recovery and complete healing of a scar can take weeks to months. Each individual is different and each breast can heal at different rates. This is normal. I would suggest follow up with you plastic surgeon so you can be examined to ensure everything is healing as it should. 
Good Luck

Marc J. Salzman, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

Congratulations on your surgery. Scars may take up to a year to fully mature. With silicone gel sheets and massage you should be on your way. Hope that's helpful.

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