I am 3,5 months post op and quite happy with my results. But there's this discoloured scar on the areola of my left breast (there is a less noticeable one on the right,too). I use a silicon gel, following my doctor's advice. He recommends a very quick scar revision with local anesthetic 5-6 months post op. Do you agree? He also recommended sun exposure for 10-15 minutes everyday to make the scar darker and blend in. But I read that sun exposure is bad for scars. What is your opinion? Thank you!
January 31, 2018
Answer: Scar revision Dear E_M,for scars, I close all of my incisions in 5 layers and do not use absorbable sutures because they cause inflammation and worse scarring. I tape all of my incisions in the office visits once a week for six weeks after surgery to improve the appearance. After taping, I start my patients on a scar gel therapy for 3 months that they have to put on their incisions twice daily.You should discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon as different surgeons have different approaches in scar management.Daniel Barrett, MD
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January 31, 2018
Answer: Scar revision Dear E_M,for scars, I close all of my incisions in 5 layers and do not use absorbable sutures because they cause inflammation and worse scarring. I tape all of my incisions in the office visits once a week for six weeks after surgery to improve the appearance. After taping, I start my patients on a scar gel therapy for 3 months that they have to put on their incisions twice daily.You should discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon as different surgeons have different approaches in scar management.Daniel Barrett, MD
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January 30, 2018
Answer: Breast augmentation with scar concerns Hello,While things are healing it can be so hard to be patient but it can take up to year for scars to heal well and fade. That being said when scars do not look like they are healing as well as desired ,6 months is usually the earliest most plastic surgeons will consider doing revisions. It sounds like your plastic surgeon has been very on top of addressing this issue so I would continue to follow his recommendations. In general I do recommend sun protection during active healing but each plastic surgeon has reasons for their individual recommendations. Best of Luck with your healing!Dr. Rednam
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January 30, 2018
Answer: Breast augmentation with scar concerns Hello,While things are healing it can be so hard to be patient but it can take up to year for scars to heal well and fade. That being said when scars do not look like they are healing as well as desired ,6 months is usually the earliest most plastic surgeons will consider doing revisions. It sounds like your plastic surgeon has been very on top of addressing this issue so I would continue to follow his recommendations. In general I do recommend sun protection during active healing but each plastic surgeon has reasons for their individual recommendations. Best of Luck with your healing!Dr. Rednam
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