How to Reduce Breast Enlargement Scars

Scarring can take a while to heal and it varies according to each individual. Some women notice an improvement after six months whereas others can take a year or longer.

Following on from your breast enlargement operation, there are a number of things that you can do during recovery to try and minimise breast enlargement scars as much as possible. Take a look at the tips below.

Follow Your Surgeons Instructions

Your surgeon will give you instructions on what type of dressing they used on the incisions after the operation and how often it should be changed. During the initial recovery period be sure to change the dressing as instructed and don’t do anything that might pull at the skin around the incision – keep activity to a minimum. The less stress and strain you put on the area, the better the chances of reducing any breast enlargement scars.

Wear Support Bras

Wear a post-operative bra during the day and at night immediately following the operation – this will help to keep your breasts supported and assist in the healing process. You may be asked to wear this type of bra for up to six months after breast enlargement surgery depending on the advice of your surgeon as this is the most important time in the healing process to allow scar tissue to reform.

Invest In Cream

Invest in a cream to reduce breast implant scars. Initially you may be prescribed a cream after the operation to reduce the risk of any infections that could cause tension around your incision. When you’re on your way to recovery then you might want to invest in a scar cream which you can buy over the counter in a pharmacist. Check with your surgeon to see if there are any particular creams that they would recommend and apply this directly to the scar.

The size and longevity of breast enlargement scars varies according to the individual’s health and operation but make sure that you discuss these with your surgeon prior to surgery if you’re concerned.

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How to Reduce Breast Enlargement Scars

Follow Your Surgeons Instructions

Wear Support Bras

Invest In Cream

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