Hi! I had delayed healing due to spitting sutures after my breast lift earlier this year. I’m a bit concerned about the appearance of the scars. The verticals ones are wide and just a bit discolored at the top. The anchor one on the right side is very wide, red, and feels thin. Judging by this progress, what should I expect the scars to look like at maturity? Will they improve, or is it probable I’ll need scar revision? And is scar revision a bad idea if I had suture issues the first time? TIA!
September 15, 2022
Answer: Scars Thank you for your question. Scars do take about a year to a year and a half to go through their maturing phases. In order to deal with the redness to a scar, I typically recommend doing some form of a IPL laser to help reduce the redness. Use of scar creams are always a great option as well. If you choose to re excise the incisions I typically recommend doing a small section at a time. Reason being is that scars can heal worse, better or the same. I would recommend speaking with your surgeon in depth and following their recommendation.
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September 15, 2022
Answer: Scars Thank you for your question. Scars do take about a year to a year and a half to go through their maturing phases. In order to deal with the redness to a scar, I typically recommend doing some form of a IPL laser to help reduce the redness. Use of scar creams are always a great option as well. If you choose to re excise the incisions I typically recommend doing a small section at a time. Reason being is that scars can heal worse, better or the same. I would recommend speaking with your surgeon in depth and following their recommendation.
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September 8, 2022
Answer: Will they improve, or is it probable I’ll need scar revision? Hello @v.lynne, thank you for your question and showing you pictures. Scarring has a maturation cycle of approximately one to one and a half years depending on the patient's skin. Please note that in the photos the scar has different shades and the scar takes different features depending on the process inherent to the patient's health and skin condition. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS.
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September 8, 2022
Answer: Will they improve, or is it probable I’ll need scar revision? Hello @v.lynne, thank you for your question and showing you pictures. Scarring has a maturation cycle of approximately one to one and a half years depending on the patient's skin. Please note that in the photos the scar has different shades and the scar takes different features depending on the process inherent to the patient's health and skin condition. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS.
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