21 days post op and I am freaking out over the scar. Its hard, wrinkled and bulges. I was up and back to work 2 weeks later and dont feel a lot of pain. Had breast implants done the same day. Could this be due to not resting enough? Moving around too much after surgery? It would be heartbreaking if this went wrong, ive waited 16 years.
May 17, 2016
Answer: TT Scar Concerns- Healing ridge, and ripples First, don't freak out!At this point, the raised, red, firm scars are part of normal healing, and it is called a "healing ridge", and is comprised of scar tissue and new arteries and veins (ergo, the redness). This will soften and flatten and turn white over time, and scar creams will help with this.The puckers on the other hand are due to the way the wound was closed. This is not uncommon due to the disparity in length between the upper and lower incisions. Usually, the "puckers" settle and flatten over time and all is eventually good. It may take up to a year or even a little longer. It has nothing to do with what you did or didn't do. It isn't even the mark of a bad closure, it is just the way the wound sometimes has to be closed.Alternatively, if the closure doesn't look great in a year, a small revision can be done, usually in the office.Hope this helps.sek
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May 17, 2016
Answer: TT Scar Concerns- Healing ridge, and ripples First, don't freak out!At this point, the raised, red, firm scars are part of normal healing, and it is called a "healing ridge", and is comprised of scar tissue and new arteries and veins (ergo, the redness). This will soften and flatten and turn white over time, and scar creams will help with this.The puckers on the other hand are due to the way the wound was closed. This is not uncommon due to the disparity in length between the upper and lower incisions. Usually, the "puckers" settle and flatten over time and all is eventually good. It may take up to a year or even a little longer. It has nothing to do with what you did or didn't do. It isn't even the mark of a bad closure, it is just the way the wound sometimes has to be closed.Alternatively, if the closure doesn't look great in a year, a small revision can be done, usually in the office.Hope this helps.sek
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November 22, 2016
Answer: Scars change over time the wrinkles and bulges of your scar will smooth and flatten, this is not uncommon to see in some scars initially following surgery. your scar will likely change over the next several months to a year. there are various topical creams/moisturizers, silicone tapes, and massage that you should discuss using with your surgeon when if and when it is okay to use - to help speed this process along.I does not look like anything went wrong with the scar from the picture you sent.
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November 22, 2016
Answer: Scars change over time the wrinkles and bulges of your scar will smooth and flatten, this is not uncommon to see in some scars initially following surgery. your scar will likely change over the next several months to a year. there are various topical creams/moisturizers, silicone tapes, and massage that you should discuss using with your surgeon when if and when it is okay to use - to help speed this process along.I does not look like anything went wrong with the scar from the picture you sent.
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