Breast Reduction Scars

Breast reduction scars can't be avoided. Every surgery will leave scars*. The amount and severeness of scarring after a breast reduction procedure depends on the exact type of surgery. Different surgery techniques involve different incisions thus different scars. The two most common are the vertical scar and the keyhole scar. The depth of surgical incisions results in a relative high occurrence of hypertrophic or keloid scar development.

There is also the option of so called 'no scar breast lift' but this procedure (suction mammaplasty) is only available to a very select group of patients. Note: this procedure also requires small incisions which will leave scars.

For the most optimal results it is strongly recommended to start with taking action as soon as possible. The first step is to make sure wound healing goes as prosperous as possible. Consult your surgeon or dermatologist about Medihoney dressings or other wound care products that speed and enhance wound healing. Advantages of such products are they diminish the risk of infections and inflammation which are major factors in scar development.

After wound closure silicone gel dressings are the best way to treat breast reduction (mammoplasty) scars. These dressings are the most accepted therapy for surgical scars. There are specialized breast reduction scar shaped sheets available. (e.g. radial, arc, and anchor shape)

Other measures are scar massage, hydration, avoiding sunshine, and maintaining a healthy life style which includes cutting back on alcohol intake and smoking cigarettes.

For additional information on types of breast reduction surgeries and scars, animations of the procedure, experiences with this type of scar treatment, tips and more visit this page on mammoplasty scars.