Hi. I got a breast lift 4 months ago. At first the incisions were very thin, but then they widened a lot, especially around the right areola, as you can see. Also still very red. Do the scars have a chance to get better naturally over time or is there anything that should be done about it? Will they fade even though they are wide? Been using silicone sheets but doesn't seem to make a big difference. Thank you Monkeygirda
October 22, 2016
Answer: Do wide breast lift scars get better over time? Hello! Thank you for your question. It is common for scars to fully mature for up to a year. In the meantime, there are a few things that may help to ameliorate your incision/scar. The most proven (as well as cheapest) modality is simple scar massage. Applying pressure and massaging the well-healed scar has been shown to improve the appearance as it breaks up the scar tissue, hopefully producing the finest scar as possible. Other things that have been shown to add some benefit are silicone sheets, hydration, and topical steroids. In addition, avoidance of direct sunlight to the incision will significantly help the appearance as they tend to discolor with UV light during the healing process. These incisions will get better over time, however, it appears that your areolar have stretched and widened, which may require revision if you desire. If unsightly scars are still present after approximately a year's time, other things that your surgeon may consider are intralesional steroid injections, laser, or just surgical revision of the scar itself. Hope that this helps! Best wishes for a wonderful result!
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October 22, 2016
Answer: Do wide breast lift scars get better over time? Hello! Thank you for your question. It is common for scars to fully mature for up to a year. In the meantime, there are a few things that may help to ameliorate your incision/scar. The most proven (as well as cheapest) modality is simple scar massage. Applying pressure and massaging the well-healed scar has been shown to improve the appearance as it breaks up the scar tissue, hopefully producing the finest scar as possible. Other things that have been shown to add some benefit are silicone sheets, hydration, and topical steroids. In addition, avoidance of direct sunlight to the incision will significantly help the appearance as they tend to discolor with UV light during the healing process. These incisions will get better over time, however, it appears that your areolar have stretched and widened, which may require revision if you desire. If unsightly scars are still present after approximately a year's time, other things that your surgeon may consider are intralesional steroid injections, laser, or just surgical revision of the scar itself. Hope that this helps! Best wishes for a wonderful result!
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June 22, 2014
Answer: Scars I would wait for surgical revision at least a year. A bit of fraxel laser or similar laser may be done now to try to improve the look. Good Luck!
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June 22, 2014
Answer: Scars I would wait for surgical revision at least a year. A bit of fraxel laser or similar laser may be done now to try to improve the look. Good Luck!
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