Poor Scarring
Poor scarring after a simple breast augmentation is rare. Good surgeons will make good scars. A scar will take up to two years to fully mature and look its best. When it comes to scarring, patience is a virtue. All scars are permanent. A patient’s genetic make-up determines about 80 percent of the final appearance of a scar. Some people simply heal better than others.
It has been my observation that most patients heal quite well, across the board, with all types of breast surgery. Complaints about poor scarring are infrequent. The rating of scars, as good or bad, is quite subjective. Some patients have excellent scars that they complain about, while others have poor scars that they have no problem with.
The “Benelli” breast lift procedure is often associated with the most significant potential for poor scarring amongst all mastopexy procedures. This is a technique that uses an incision only around the areola for the breast lift. It often spreads quite dramatically over time and is not particularly attractive. Obviously, this isn’t a procedure I recommend often.
Scar revision refers to the manipulation of a scar in order to improve the appearance. Various techniques and tricks can improve the location and appearance of a scar, so that it is better situated and camouflaged, relative to the contours of the breast. All plastic surgeons can make a fine scar after surgery, but only the experienced can pass judgment as to whether a scar can be improved with additional procedures. If you truly have a poor scar, it is imperative that your surgeon understand WHY this occurred to make sure that history does not repeat itself.
