Will hard scar tissue under the skin of incision on right breast go away. Will breasts always sit this high? (photos)

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I am now 7 weeks post op from a lift + 470cc silicone implant placed under the muscle. Around week 5 my right breast started leaking a brown liquid I called my nurse and she informed me that it was old blood and good if it came out. Once I took my bandages off I felt that the skin on the incision of the right breast has hard scar tissue that is creating an indent in the breast. Will this go away? Also my breats seem to still be sitting quite high will they fluff out more?

Thomas A. Mustoe, MD, FACS · Answer

The old blood that leaked out after 5 weeks has caused inflammation and some scar contracture, which will should resolve completely and will certainly improve a great deal over the next few months.   It was probably small, and due to the lift, without affecting the implants, given that both are at the same level.  Your implants may continue to drop over the next several months, and I would consult with your surgeon for exercises or wraps that you could use to help improve the chances that they will drop. With a breast augmentation and breast lift, there is a definite chance that they will not drop, and that a revision would be necessary to optimize the implant position, but only time will tell.  In general your breasts look fine for this period after surgery, and there is a good chance you will wind up with a nice result without the need for a revision.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

You are still going through early healing and your scars are forming and changing.  Massage the contracted scar on your right breast.  It can take months for scars to soften and relax.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Your plastic surgeon will always be your best resource when it comes to ruling out problems that may be causing delayed breast implant “settling”. Generally speaking, sub muscular breast implants may take several months to “settle”, depending on exactly how/where the breast implant pocket is dissected. Also, generally speaking, firmness  associated with scars tend to soften over the course of the first year postoperatively. Again, your plastic surgeon may have his/her preferences when it comes to scar treatment. Continue to follow-up with him/her on a frequent basis. Best wishes.

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

Thank you for your pictures. It appears you have a scar contracture of your right breast. It is early in the healing process in this

Florence Mussat, MD · Answer

Hi Tanamaria,yes, your implants are too high, and you have a fresh scar contracture on the right side.first, go to the gym, run, do the fly exercises, lift weight...buy a cheap hand-held massager and massage yourself as many times you can during the day on both breasts.get one of those silicone gel cream for scar ( Mederma for ex ) or if too expensive, just use your favorite lotion.get a breast band from your surgeon, and wear it 24/7 on top of your breasts, without a bra.get a prescription for Singulair from your surgeon: this is an asthma medication, but it helps prevent scar contracture around the implant.try all of the above until 6 months post-op. and hopefully they will drop lower and your breasts should look nicer.good luck,Florence Mussat

Will hard scar tissue under the skin of incision on right breast go away. Will breasts always sit this high? (photos)

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Will hard scar tissue under the skin of incision on right breast go away. Will breasts always sit this high? (photos)

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Answer: Scar contracture

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Answer: Implants sitting too high

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