1 year post breast augmentation. Is it too late to treat the scar?

An important question, it's good you're paying attention to the scar. I have my patients begin scar treatment one week after surgery with either vitamin e or silicone sheets. In areas of the body that area covered by clothes, the silicone sheets work better than creams because the clothes dont get soiled by the cream. At the three week mark I also have patients begin to massage the scar. I'd speak with your plastic surgeon to see what treatment theyd suggest.
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Dr. Jan

Cosmetic surgery procedures require a disciplined approach to scars, whether or not the incisions are placed on the face or body. In our Los Angeles plastic surgery clinic, we recommend that patients follow basic wound healing guidelines followed by the application of Plato’s Scar Serum twice daily once the skin is healed. If the incisions are prone to pigmentation, addition of Melarase PM is required. After a few weeks, the skin heals over and laser therapy is initiated to further improve scarring.

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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Are you able to post a photo? If not, see your surgeon for a scar management plan.The foregoing information provided is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, it is provided for educational purposes only. You assume full responsibility for how you choose to use this information. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment or discontinuing an existing treatment. Talk with your healthcare provider about any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Hello, and thank you for your question.
Fraxel works wonders on post operative scars. It's never too late to discuss scar therapy options with your surgeon.
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Thank you for sharing your excellent question.  You should still be able to achieve a nice improvement in your scar if it is still red and I would recommend taping, silicone based scar creams, and avoiding any UV exposure with either mechanical or chemical barriers such as sunblock.  Hope this helps!

If the scar is still red then it has not yet matured and there is room for improvement. At this point Silicone sheets/strips are going to be your easiest solution. You can purchase them online and simply apply them to your incisions after your shower in the morning. Keep using them until the scars fade to white. If you are still unhappy then I'd suggest booking an appointment with your surgeon to discuss your concerns and get advice that is more specifically tailored to you. Hope that helps! 

This is something you should discuss with your surgeon. for my patients, I like them to start using silicone sheeting once their incision is fully healed. At 4 weeks post surgery, you should be fine to start treating your incision. Good luck.

Dear zanelabw,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

Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Thank you for your question and congratulations on your recent procedure! Scars are still healing for up to a year following your surgery. It's best to start you scar care regimen now to give yourself ample time to treat before it fully heals. Good luck and congratulations again!

Thanks for your question.  Final maturation of any scar or incision after surgery takes a full 12 months to occur. If your scar is still red at 1 month, my first recommendation is to follow up with your plastic surgeon to examine your incisions and make sure everything is healing properly and there is no infection concerns.  I think you are still well in time to utilize silicone scar creams (I prefer BioCorneum)  and massaging to the incisions.  I would discuss these options with your plastic surgeon.  Final redness of any scar can take from 12-14 months to totally fade.  I hope this is helpful.  Good luck!