Painful Scar Two Years Post Breast Lift

Sometimes scars can be annoying for extended periods of time. A dilute solution of Kenalog can often be injected which may alleviate the symptoms.

This appears to be a hypertrophic scar, which is much more common than a keloid scar. It is red, raised, itchy, and sensitive. Injection with Kenalog usually improves the symptoms rather quickly, though a series of monthly injections may be required to flatten the scars. The scars even if flat do stay wide, so scar revision together with some measures to try and reduce the risk of recurrence may be indicated in order to try to improve the appearance. Some people have a genetic tendency to heal with these scars, and sometimes in one area and not another, though infection and delayed healing can cause them as well.