3 months post BA, what are the red lines going across my breast? (photo)

Question

I have red lines going across my breast 3 months after breast augmentation and I don’t know what it is. There is no pain, they’re only visible on my rights breast

Matthew C. Camp, MD · Answer

Hello!
These red marks are stretch marks. This occasionally occurs when the breast rapidly increases in size. I would recommend using belly butter or similar stretch product may act to reduce the progression of the stretch marks. Biocorneum is a scar product that may enhance your recovery. This can be applied to your healing scars, and help them fade more quickly. 
Matthew C. Camp M.D.
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Hi raisag, 
  
I understand your concern. While the red marks could be stretch marks, it is difficult to provide you with an accurate answer to your question with online consult. It is best that you visit a board certified plastic surgeon, so you can be properly assessed. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
  
Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
  
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
  
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
  
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

James H. Rogers, MD · Answer

The red lines you have on your breast are stretch marks, or striae, similar to those many woman get after pregnancy. They occur due to stretching and thinning of the skin. Initially they are red because the small blood vessels of the skin are visible, but generally fade as the skin thickens. Some individuals are more genetically predisposed to this than others. There are treatments that can improve their appearance, but will not resolve them completely.

Eric YK Li, MD · Answer

Based on the photos, those appear to be stretch marks.  It may have been present before surgery, and now made more apparent, or it may be caused by the force of the underlying implant.  Best to discuss with your plastic surgeon for an in-person examination as a photo assessment is limited.  Hope this helps!

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Most likely the stretch effect of the enlarging caused by the implant is what you are describing. But why not see your chosen operative surgeon in a follow up visit to receive an unperson explanation?

Francis (Frank) William Rieger, MD (retired) · Answer

this is a wonderful question to ask your Plastic Surgeon who  surgically knows you best.  The marks may be related to stretch marks made to be more obvious by the breast augmentation.   This  can only be fully expressed after a full examination, however.Good luck to you.Frank Rieger M.D.  Tampa Plastic Surgeon

3 months post BA, what are the red lines going across my breast? (photo)

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