Breast Lift - What should I do

As with any surgical procedure, a breast lift includes skin incisions. Incisions put you at risk of scarring the way the skin creates new tissues and healing the wound.

There are however ways to minimize scarring before, during, and after a lift to the breast.

Eventually working with an experienced surgeon will reduce the risk of complications which are known to cause scarring. We will also teach you how to protect and treat your post-surgery skin.

How the scar will be look like?

Incisions usually made during cosmetic surgery are small. You may be left with a red raised line along the edges of the incision, immediately after the wounds heal. The color of the scar will fade over time to pink and then to white. Often, they should flatten out in shape. The lightening of the scar will take up to a year to several months after surgery.

In people with extremely dark or light skin, scarring tends to be most visible. The scars can also become more noticeable if they are subject to direct exposure to sunlight. Make sure to wear sunscreen daily.

As a rule of thumb, horizontal cuts are typically less visible along the crease of the breast than incisions made vertically along the breast.

Over time, will the wounds change?

Your scars will inevitably change over time, as the healing process continues. They should keep fading and flattening, with proper care.

It is also important to avoid behaviors which could make the scars of the breast lift worse. Avoid the following:

·        Scrubs. This is particularly the case, since the wound heals.

·        Smoking. To reduce complications, quit smoking at least one month before to surgery.

·        Stop lifting heavily in the first six weeks of postsurgery.

·        Tanning. For tanning. That will make the markings more noticeable and darken the scar tissue.

Could you remove the scars?

If your breast lift scars are serious, your Cosmetic Surgeon may prescribe skilled scar removal treatments.

Some of these procedures leave new scars in place of scars from the breast lift. The newly formed scars would, in theory, be less severe.

·        Punch grafting. It means taking a small part of the skin from another region of your body and inserting it in place of the raise scar on your breast.

·        Tissue expansion. This works by stretching out the skin around the scar of the breast lift to even reach out to the region.

Certain skin care procedures can help to lower the scarring appearance. Normally, these treatments do not lead to new wounds but they can make your skin more sensitive to the light. That can result in hyperpigmentation.

Having a breast lift would probably result in a certain amount of scarring, but you should not expect significant scars.

The best way to avoid serious scarring is to find a surgeon who has experience in surgery of this kind. Trying to save money on someone who doesn't have as much experience in the long run could cost you more. 

You can also take steps at home to avoid more scarring and to reduce the appearance of your wounds. Your surgeon might give you a few tips, too.

Keep in mind that your skin needs some time to recover. Incision wounds will take a bit longer to fade. But if home care interventions do not improve and you are disappointed with their appearance, see your dermatologist. We can give you advice on any next steps.

To know more about breast lift surgery contact Dr Shetty's Cosmetic Centre.

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Dr. Priyadarhan is an eminent Plastic Surgeon having expertise in all forms of breast surgeries. He holds a high repute for his world-class breast implants and breast lift surgical procedures. He undertakes all types of breast surgeries such as augmentation, breast uplifts and breast reductions. Apart from this, Dr. Priyadarhsan is highly reputed for his expertise in undertaking breast cancer surgeries successfully. For him, every case is a new challenge and he works with utmost sincerity and dedication to offer best surgical services to his clients