Breast Augmentation Scars

As with most surgical procedures, breast augmentation results in some scarring. This blog discusses breast augmentation scars to help patients understand what they can expect with their procedure.

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Table of Contents

• Preparing for Breast Augmentation Scars
• Where Are Breast Augmentation Incisions Created?
• What Do Breast Augmentation Scars Look Like?
• Do Breast Augmentation Scars Go Away?
• Tips for Breast Augmentation Scar Care

Preparing for Breast Augmentation Scars

Women who are dissatisfied with a naturally smaller breast size can greatly benefit from breast augmentation. This procedure uses silicone or saline implants to enhance the breasts and increase breast volume. For many women who have struggled to accept their breast size, breast augmentation can be a transformative option. However, a concern that many prospective patients have regarding breast augmentation is scarring.

While most patients want to have no scars, it’s important to understand that scarring is inevitable when it comes to incisions during surgical procedures. However, in the hands of a highly skilled surgeon, visible scarring can be reduced and designed in a way that allows scars to be less noticeable and fade with time.

To set reasonable expectations for your breast augmentation results, it’s essential to know that there will be some scarring. Researching incision options and asking your plastic surgeon detailed questions during your consultation can help set you up for success when it comes to getting your desired results.

Where Are Breast Augmentation Incisions Created?

When you get a breast augmentation, you have a few different options for where the incisions will be created. Incisions are a necessary part of the procedure because they allow your surgeon to create a breast pocket and insert the implants into the chest.

The main options for breast augmentation incisions are as follows:

• Inframammary Incision: Made along the breast fold, allowing scars to be easily concealed in the breast’s natural crease.
• Periareolar Incision: Created around the areola, significantly reducing visible scarring due to the incisions being disguised by the areola’s darker pigment.
• Transaxillary Incision: Created in the armpit, which allows for no visible scarring on the breasts.

Dr. Robert J. Spies is highly skilled in breast augmentation surgery and has over 35 years of experience. During a consultation appointment, Dr. Spies provides in-depth information about each of the incision options to help patients make an informed decision about what will be best for them.

What Do Breast Augmentation Scars Look Like?

Breast augmentation scars will vary in appearance depending on the incision option you choose. Scars will form in the locations where the incisions were created.

After your surgery, your incisions will need to heal and go through a scar maturation process. Throughout your recovery, be sure to follow Dr. Spies’ aftercare instructions and avoid putting pressure on or straining your incisions. Initially, the scars will have a raised texture and appear red or pink. As time passes and the scars naturally heal (along with the assistance of proper scar care), they will flatten and blend in more with your natural skin color.

Do Breast Augmentation Scars Go Away?

One of the most commonly asked questions about breast augmentation scars is whether they will ever completely go away. It’s important to note that breast augmentation scars will not disappear completely; however, they can fade significantly to the point where they are hardly noticeable.

In general, it takes around two weeks for breast augmentation incisions to heal and close. At this point, they are still bumpy and dark in appearance. Over the following weeks, the scars will gradually soften and fade with proper care. Around six weeks after surgery, the scars will begin to fade. Patients can typically expect the scars to be significantly less noticeable around two to three months post-surgery.

Tips for Breast Augmentation Scar Care

The breast augmentation recovery process is crucial for ensuring you get the best possible results. Dr. Spies will give you detailed recovery instructions to help you have a safe and smooth healing process. It’s essential to follow these instructions closely so you can enjoy your breast augmentation results sooner.

Scar care tips may include the following:

• Protect your healing incisions
• Avoid strenuous physical activity for at least six weeks after surgery
• Refrain from raising your arms over your head during recovery
• During the initial stages of recovery, avoid touching incisions and gently pat them dry after bathing
• Apply silicone sheets to healed incisions to help minimize the visibility of scars
• Avoid sun exposure on the scars during the healing process
• After scars have healed, be diligent with applying sunscreen and covering the incision region when possible

Have More Questions About Breast Augmentation in Scottsdale, AZ?

If you’re considering breast augmentation surgery and aren’t sure where to start, allow Dr. Spies and our skilled team at AZ Plastic Surgery Center to help. Please contact our office with any additional questions or to request a customized consultation with Dr. Spies.

During a breast augmentation consultation, Dr. Spies will discuss incision options as well as implants, placement, profile, and more. There are many decisions to make when it comes to breast augmentation, and it can initially seem overwhelming to navigate all the options. Dr. Spies walks patients through each of these options, assesses their breasts, and listens to their aesthetic goals so he can make expert recommendations that will allow the patient’s dream results to be a reality.

Take a step towards boosting your confidence and enhancing your natural beauty by choosing breast augmentation. To schedule a consultation, call our office at (480) 359-1019 or complete our online contact form today.