Posted on 15 May 2017

ANY SURGERY REQUIRING AN INCISION WILL HAVE SCARRING, AND BREAST AUGMENTATION SURGERY IN SALEM, OREGON IS NO DIFFERENT. IT IS A CONCERN FOR WOMEN WHO WOULD LIKE TO IMPROVE THEIR APPEARANCE, ONLY TO END UP WITH UNSIGHTLY SCARRING.

How Noticeable Will Breast Augmentation Scarring Be?

Naturally, to place a breast implant, an incision must be made. And the most common area to do this is the underside of the breast at the crease. Your doctor will then insert the implant and place it at the resting point. When the implant is set correctly, the surgeon will then close the incision, and it is here that the scarring will occur.

The natural look of the breast is enhanced when the implant settles. As the incision heals, the breast implants tend to move toward the incision location as the tissue heals. With the incision on the underside of the breast, the implants are going to settle on top of the healing tissue, leaving a natural look to the new implants.

Can Breast Augmentation Scarring Be Minimized?

After your breast augmentation surgery, and as the healing process begins, it might be a good idea to explore some of the options available to make the scars less prominent or lighter in color. Your doctor can advise you as to when an appropriate time to begin treatment to minimize your scarring. The options available to you are:

• Retinol creams – they contain Retin-A which improves pigmentation in scarred areas resulting in improved edges, makes surrounding skin healthier and therefore minimizing the scarring.
• Lasers – these break down the scar tissue that can cause the scar look large. As the scar tissue gets swept away, new tissue grows into place. A laser can significantly minimize scarring.
• Microdermabrasion removes the top layers of the skin and consequently triggers the growth of healthy, more elastic skin. Microdermabrasion helps reduce scarring.

Schedule a Salem Breast Augmentation Consultation with Dr. Keith Neaman

Yes, scarring is a factor to be considered when thinking of breast augmentation, although for many it’s probably a minor consideration. If you have questions about breast augmentation and you would like to find out more, please call Salem Breast Augmentation Surgeon Dr. Keith Neaman a call for a consultation 844-338-5445.

Dr. Keith Neaman

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon at Neaman Plastic Surgery | Learn More

Dr. Neaman is a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in surgical body contouring. He prides himself on being on the cutting edge of plastic surgery. He takes an informative approach to each consultation, and through open dialogue and communication, he helps his patients decide on a treatment plan that meets their needs.


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