Scar Management in Nashville with Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Olivia MaDan
Scar management is crucial with any breast surgery procedure.
Breast augmentation is a cosmetic procedure that enhances your breast shape and appearance. The resulting scar is often less than 2 inches and easily concealable. Breast lift and breast reduction procedures lift the nipple position and remove excess skin. The resulting scars are often called “anchor” pattern or Wise pattern scars- around the nipple, down the bottom of the breast and along the fold. While you may be able to manage the appearance of your scars, factors such as your genetics and skin type could influence how they look.
To ensure the best possible result from your breast surgery, you need to properly care for your scars once your incisions have healed. Read on to learn more about breast scar management in Nashville.
Types of Breast Surgery Scars
The breast surgery recovery process varies depending on the procedure performed. The scars from a breast augmentation, mastopexy or reduction should be healed within 1-2 weeks but will take one year to fully mature. While your scars may appear worse initially during your recovery period, they will soften and fade over time. Common types of scars following breast surgery in Nashville include: