|
|
 |
|
Breast Reduction Scars |
There are several methods of surgically lightening the breasts. An experienced and Board certified surgeon will take great care to see that the incisions for the breast reduction surgery are made as inconspicuous as possible so that the resulting scar is not easily visible. The patient and the doctor have to discuss thoroughly the method of breast reduction surgery so that the patient is fully aware of what she is undergoing. The traditional method makes an anchor like pattern incision, which begins under the breast and extends vertically upwards and around the nipple. This results in extensive scars, which may be an angry red in the beginning and then fading into pale one. In the vertical breast reduction method, the incisions are made vertically from the breast crease upwards and around the areola. If tablets are used for breast reduction, there will naturally be no scar. And if the reduction is done using the liposuction method, only a small scar will remain. In most of these surgeries, the doctor will perform the procedure so methodically that the patient can wear low cut tops and swimsuits after recovery without any of the scars showing. The appearance of the breast reduction operation scar depends on the technique used. All these surgical interventions result in scar formation. If the patient is a smoker then the scar becomes wider over a period of time. Care has to be taken that there is no infection of the scar otherwise it will remain a deformity. Patients should follow the doctor’s instructions thoroughly. If the incisions are taken care properly then the scar will reduce faster and the healing time will also be less. Initially the scars are lumpy and angry red. They gradually subside into smaller sizes and become pale. They may finally look like faint lines or slightly discolored ones. If the scar formation is bad, then a cosmetic surgeon can help improve it by another procedure. There are various medicines and gels, which can lighten the scars if used properly. Medical USP Grade 6 silicone sheeting is often used to effectively improve the appearance of the scar. A sheet of ReJuveness will reduce the visibility of the scar over a period of about six weeks to three months. These sheets can be customized to conform to breast size and can be worn comfortably under the bra. They can easily be cut with scissors to improve the fitting. There are some other aids also which help flatten the scars and restore normal color to the area. Hyper-Heal is another such cream product. Both ReJuveness Hyper Heal cream and scar healing silicone sheets can be very effective in reducing the scar appearance. |
| |
|
