i am 7 months post op BR....recently i noticed that my scars have taken a turn for the worse. I went to see my PS to discuss my concerns, he gave me injections and told me to get the sillicon sheeting immediately which i started today. My question is why did my scars all the sudden turn hypotropic after all this time? and will the sillcon sheeting help even tho I am 7 months post op? My PS only told me to use cocoa butter, he did not originally stress the sheets..and btw i am not a smoker
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August 1, 2013
Answer: Biologically active scars are not hypertrophic scars-yet.
Trying to lose weight while recovering from surgery is not a good idea, your body needs all nutrients while healing. Sounds like you are eating healthy...continue to do so, drink lots of water and take a good multiple vitamin, follow your surgeons instructions on how soon before you can start ...
I'm surprised your convalescence was so prolonged after breast reduction. Of course individuals heal differently. Most the time however they can return to work such as yours in a couple weeks.