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How do you treat scars after breast
surgery?
Scar treatment often depends on the type of
scar, age of the scar, and the area the scar is in. Scars
come in different types and many are treatable by
microdermabrasion, laser, or long term topical applications.
These procedures should not be attempted in the first year after
surgery. Complete scar removal is usually not possible. Even if
surgically removed, the removal procedure will leave a scar.
Usually the scar from a repair procedure is more aesthetically
pleasing, but a scar still exists. In some case scars can
be camouflaged using
micropigmentation, also known as cosmetic
tattooing. The implantation of natural toned pigments helps to camouflage or blend some types of scars in with
the surrounding tissue. This procedure usually takes 3-4
treatments initially, with an occasional touch up every 3-7
years.
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Fact: When the human skin is cut,
by surgical or accidental means a scar will form.
 People differ in the severity in which they
scar.
Scar severity varies according to location and
genetic predisposition.
Scar formation is also effected by
-Ultraviolet Radiation (sunlight) A
hat doesn't guard from sun
exposure. Approximately 95%
of the sun that strikes the face
comes from reflective surfaces.
-Chemical/heat irritation ( smoke)
-Mechanical irritation ( rubbing )
There are two primary types of scars: Hypertrophic
Scars and Keloid Scars
Scar Revision usually doesn't improve keloid
scars. Keloid scars have a genetic predisposition.
African Americans are more prone to this type of scarring, but
other races experience it also. Sometimes revising a keloid
scar can make it worse.
Occasionally steroid injections are used to
diminish inflammation within a scar.
Scars from
lacerations, or recent wound, can take 6-12 months to fade
as much as they naturally will.
Over the
counter oils, ointments, and creams haven't been proven to
reduce scar formation. Some people like to use Vitamin E
cream/oil or Aloe Vera gel, however they haven't been
proven to diminish scar formation. During the time that your
stitches are in, it is important to only use products that your
physician recommends.
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For scars
that occur across the natural creases of the skin,
revision to align the scar with the natural lines helps to
diminish its appearance.
Scar revision
can be done under local anesthesia ( an injection in the area of
the scar ) or general anesthesia ( be put to sleep ) depending
on the severity. General anesthesia carries a higher risk
of side effects.
Occasional
complications of a scar revision procedure include infection,
worsening of the scar, numbness, pain, bleeding.
Some scars
can be reduced through non surgically through a relatively
simple procedure called micropigmentation treatment. This is
essentially cosmetic tattooing, and the scar has pigments
applied to blend it in the the surrounding tissue. This is
also referred to as camouflaging. Ask your physician which
is best for your type of scar.
Fact: No scar will
completely disappear. All scars are permanent and the best that
can be hoped for is an improvement in the appearance of the
scar.
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