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What is the Healing Process of an Areola Incision? (photo)

Laura R.
I just had breast aug with an areola incision 3 weeks ago. I am putting bacitracin zinc on around 3 times a day. Then next week I am starting silicone strips for 12 hours a day. The scars look scary now, but i know they will look fine eventually. I was hoping you guys could tell me specifically about the healing process, how long it takes, what to expect. etc. and if you have any tips for the scars to look as good as possible. Thank you. p.s. when will the initial redness go away?

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