I had a breast augmentation surgery nearly a year ago; in general, I am happy I did it, although there are things I would change now (e.g. I would choose the 'teardrop shape', as I originally planned, rather than round implants that the doctor persuaded me to take). What I hate is how the scar below my right breast appears to have 'slided' below the crease (it seemed to happen gradually, and settled there a month or two after the surgery).
My other scar is also visible but it has stayed in the crease so I do not mind that, as I am aware that it fades with time; this one, however, is really visible, as it is half an inch below the crease, and is making me self-conscious. Is there a way to help with this? (I did use cosmetics - 6 weeks after surgery, I started Dermatix cream as suggested by my doctor. After that, I used silicone sheets, and now I am using StriVectrin cream since I read that people had good experience with it in scar reduction.)
Would laser be the solution here? If so, could the heat that the laser develops represent a danger for the implant? I am thankful for all answers, as this is really beginning to bother me!
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November 27, 2018
Answer: Breast augmentation scar can be repositioned