Abnormal breast reduction scarring? (Photo)

May 17, 2023
Asked By:Easygoing398478 in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

I had a breast reduction Sept 22 (8 months ago). I have noticed the scars are still very painful (I can’t have showers without covering the scars). They feel raised and seem to me like they are more pronounced than before. The surgeon didn’t mention anything about abnormal scaring at the follow ups after the procedure. Will these fade (I’m using bio-oil as recommended)? Can something help the pain or reduce the look of these scars?

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July 24, 2023

Answer: Scars

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Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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July 24, 2023

Answer: Scars

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Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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June 21, 2025

Answer: Hypertrophic scars

Jonathan Heistein, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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June 21, 2025

Answer: Hypertrophic scars

Jonathan Heistein, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 22, 2025

Answer: Breas reduction scarring

May 22, 2025

Answer: Breas reduction scarring

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April 22, 2024

Answer: You may just need to give it a little more time

Natasha Van Zyl, MBChB, FRACSSpecialist Plastic Surgeon
April 22, 2024

Answer: You may just need to give it a little more time

Natasha Van Zyl, MBChB, FRACSSpecialist Plastic Surgeon
January 11, 2024

Answer: Scars after breast reduction

Ira H. Rex lll, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 11, 2024

Answer: Scars after breast reduction

Ira H. Rex lll, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 21, 2023

Answer: Scar revision

Gary M. Horndeski, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 21, 2023

Answer: Scar revision

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