Breast scars may follow surgery, injury or previous procedures. Their visibility depends on scar location, healing, skin type and whether the scar becomes widened, raised or differently pigmented.
/ Understanding the condition
Breast scars may follow surgery, injury or previous procedures. Their visibility depends on scar location, healing, skin type and whether the scar becomes widened, raised or differently pigmented.
Scars are part of the normal repair process after an injury, operation or skin procedure. Their final appearance depends on the depth of the wound, how it healed and how much tension affected the area.
Some skin types produce more pigment or collagen during healing. Genetics, skin tone, infection, delayed healing and repeated friction can all influence whether a scar stays raised, wide, dark or uneven.
Most scars change gradually for many months. Sun exposure can deepen colour, while smoking, poor wound healing and ongoing stretching of the skin can make a scar more noticeable.
/ Possible surgical solutions
The right procedure depends on the concern itself, the surrounding anatomy and your goals. That decision is made during consultation.
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Breast implant removal is surgery to remove existing breast implants, with the surrounding capsule treated only as clinically appropriate. Depending on the breast envelope and your goals, removal can be performed alone or combined with a breast lift or fat transfer.
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