“Breast lift scars are unavoidable post-effect start to get better six months following your procedure, as the body naturally heals itself, plus the communication with a plastic surgeon is a must, recommending you the key measures to promote healing and help the scars fade over time”
Dr. Karishma Kagodu, a board-certified plastic surgeon and a leading name in plastic surgery procedures in South India, leads the team Dr. Karishma Aesthetics in Indiranagar, Bangalore. With more than a decade of experience and thousands of successful plastic surgery cases to her name, Dr. Karishma plays a key role in making your recovery process easier and provides the necessary support and essential measures throughout your healing journey to help you achieve excellent outcomes.
Curious about the type of scars? In this write-up, Dr. Karishma highlights the various types of scars that may occur post-surgery, but the right measures and follow-up plans can significantly minimize the appearance of the scars.
Let’s explore the types of scars that may occur, which are discussed below:
Breast lift scars depend on the type of incision your surgeon employed to perform breast lift/ mastopexy. Almost all scars are camouflaged in the borders of your areolas, breast crease, and natural contours of your breasts.
- Periareolar scar: It is a circular scar around the areola that occurs because of the periareolar technique, which is used for the breast lift. The scars are smaller and less noticeable than those from double incision surgery/ technique.
- Double incision: A double incision procedure may leave larger, more significant scarring, which runs horizontally underneath the chest or pectoralis muscles. Scars can also be found around the areola due to the incision for a nipple graft.
- Keyhole technique/ Lollipop incision: It involves a circular incision around the areola and a vertical incision extending from the areola down to the breast crease, correcting moderate sagging and causing modest and easily hidden scars.
- Wise Pattern (Anchor or Inverted-T Lift): It involves three incisions: one around the areola, a vertical incision from the areola to the breast crease, and a horizontal incision along the breast crease. It combines lollipop incisions with a horizontal crease incision, which is the best for a substantial reshaping and breast lifting, correct extensive sagging. It causes visible scarring that typically heals with proper care and can be perfectly hidden by a bikini top.
Key Tips for a Smoother Breast Lift Recovery:
Applying a silicone sheet or gel can help reduce the appearance of scars following a breast lift.
It is recommended to eat a healthy diet enriched with protein, vitamins, and minerals to boost the healing process, which may improve recovery outcomes.
Staying hydrated is important to heal your skin better; however, drinking plenty of water is essential to ease the healing process and promote faster recovery.
Avoiding direct sunlight is crucial to reducing the visibility of scars; this should be followed diligently for at least a year.
Gentle activities are instructed to minimize the post-op swelling, preventing blood clots post-breast lift surgery.
Strategies to reduce the appearance of scars after breast lift surgery:
- Choose the Right Breast Lift Surgeon
It is inevitable to choose only a board-certified plastic surgeon with ample experience in breast surgeries, including breast implants/ augmentation, breast lifts, breast reduction, and breast lift procedures. Dr. Karishma Kagodu is an accredited board-certified plastic surgeon, and her proficiency, commitment to result-oriented practices, and ability to meet the desired outcomes set her apart from other plastic surgeons in Bangalore. Moreover, reviewing the past patients’ results with after-and-before photographs plays a key role in identifying the surgeon’s talent and proficiency, contributing a pivotal role in selecting the right plastic surgeon.
- Pre-Surgery Skin Preparation for Your Breast Lift
It is recommended to get ready for the surgery a few months earlier to achieve faster healing and the desired results. However, it is recommended to prepare your skin before surgery, and so eating foods enriched with vitamins C and E is essential to improve your skin’s health. Moreover, drinking plenty of water and staying hydrated by applying moisturizers helps maintain your skin’s moisture and enhances its elasticity. Gentle exfoliation weekly and wearing sunscreen daily are vital for safeguarding your skin from harmful ultraviolet radiation. This regimen should be started a few months before considering breast lift surgery.
- Follow Post-Operative Care Instructions to the Letter
All the essential post-op care and instructions, followed by prescription ointments, wearing pressure garments, and applying silicone sheet or gel, are crucial to achieve the smooth healing process. A plastic surgeon may recommend that you do light activities, but you should avoid heavy lifting to prevent strain on your healing tissues. Moreover, keeping the incision area clean, staying hydrated, and maintaining a nutritious diet are essential to support your body’s recovery process. In addition, attending all the follow-up visits as instructed and regular check-ups ensures your healing journey is on track.
- Use Gentle Scar Minimization Techniques
Both silicone sheets and silicone gel are advisable post-surgery to minimize the visibility of scars. Silicone sheets help flatten and fade scars through constant pressure and moisture, and on the other hand, silicone gel should be applied daily as a protective measure to minimize the appearance of scars. Silicone gel can be applied under sunscreen or makeup, a convenient option to fade scars over time.
- Stay in Close Communication with Your Surgeon
Regular follow-up visits are key to a successful healing journey. All the essential follow-up visits, as your plastic surgeon suggests, must be followed right from the initial days post-surgery to the months until the outcomes are achieved. You are expected to follow the instructions as your breast lift surgeon suggests and ask questions, and discuss concerns about breast lift scars or anything else on your mind. It is crucial to inform your surgeon if you experience any unusual symptoms during the recovery process, such as swelling, discomfort, redness, or fever.
- Taking care of yourself after a breast lift
A recovery journey post-breast lift may be a challenging task, as you process the transformation and your body and mind undergo significant changes. However, both your physical and emotional health need time to recover. The primary goal is full recovery, and having a positive outlook is crucial. Thus, it is important to engage yourself in the activities that are beneficial for your emotional and physical well-being, aiding positively in the recovery process. So, stay positive and notice the daily progress. Take assistance whenever required with daily activities during the initial days of recovery or when tough times arise. Be careful throughout the healing journey until you achieve full recovery.
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