Is Scarring A Concern After Cosmetic Breast Surgery?

The threat of visible scarring after plastic surgery can be a major deterrent for some patients. After all, who wants to pay for a cosmetic procedure and go through surgery and recovery only to have their aesthetic results marred by an unsightly scar? However, in my personal experience as a board-certified plastic surgeon, this concern is often exaggerated. While it’s a fact that there will be some degree of scarring following a cosmetic breast surgery procedure, many patients are surprised to discover how minimal their post-surgery scarring is.

During procedures like breast augmentation surgery, I am able to make my incision in the natural breast crease. This allows me to effectively conceal visible scarring in places that will be difficult to see. In the case of cosmetic breast procedures that require incisions to be made in harder to conceal areas like breast lift surgery, any visible scarring will fade with time and the proper post-surgical care. I make time during consultation appointments to instruct my patients on effective ways to reduce the visibility of scarring including limiting exposure to the sun, avoiding smoking, and applying vitamin E and/or Aloe vera to the scars to promote healthy healing. In my experience, any amount of visible scarring after a breast procedure is not enough to dampen the quality of the results that I am able to help my patients achieve.

In the following video I discuss what cosmetic breast surgery patients can expect following their procedure:

The most helpful way to reduce scarring and promote outstanding results from a cosmetic breast surgery is to choose an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon to perform your procedure. For more information on cosmetic breast surgery or if you would like to schedule a plastic surgery consultation, please contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. Don’t forget that you can also follow along with me on Facebook for additional plastic surgery tips, news, and much more.