Can scar recover after breast augmentation surgery?

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Can scar recover after breast augmentation surgery?

Breast augmentation surgery is a common plastic surgery, which can change the shape and size of the chest by implanting prosthesis. However, many patients are worried that they may leave scars after surgery. In fact, the scar recovery after breast augmentation surgery is related to individual differences. This problem is described in detail from the medical perspective.

The influence of surgical methods on scar recovery

There are many different methods of breast augmentation surgery, one of the factors affecting scar recovery is the method of surgery. In general, minimally invasive surgical methods such as subcutaneous augmentation of the breast (TUBA) and axillary augmentation of the breast (AXL) have little impact on the formation of scars. These operations use a small incision to implant the prosthesis into the chest, reducing the size of the wound and tissue damage, thus contributing to the recovery of the scar. In contrast, the traditional hypertrophic breast surgery will leave obvious scars at the lower edge of the breast or around the areola, and requires a longer recovery time.

In addition, skilled doctors and advanced suture materials can also promote the recovery of scars. Therefore, when choosing the surgical method, patients should choose a formal and experienced plastic surgery hospital, which helps to reduce the formation of scars after surgery.

Influence of individual differences on scar recovery

Everyone's skin characteristics and self-healing ability are different, which will also affect the recovery of scars. Some people are born with strong skin healing ability, and the scar after surgery will recover and fade quickly, almost invisible; Some people may form more obvious scars. In addition, individual differences are also related to heredity, age, nursing methods and other factors.

In order to promote the recovery of scars, patients should consult a doctor and carry out recovery care according to the doctor's instructions. Keep the wound dry and clean, regularly use the scar repair cream recommended by the doctor, and avoid sun exposure, all of which will help to promote scar healing.

Method of scar repair

For some obvious scars formed after surgery, patients can also take some methods to repair them. Common scar repair methods include laser treatment, scar excision and scar repair patch. Laser treatment can reduce the redness and swelling of scars and promote the dilution of scars by improving the collagen tissue of skin. Scar removal is the surgical removal of obvious scar tissue and then suture. In addition, the scar repair patch can protect the scar, promote the flatness and softness of the scar, and accelerate the healing.

summary

To sum up, the scar recovery after breast augmentation surgery is closely related to factors such as surgical methods, individual differences and nursing methods. The formation of scars can be minimized by choosing minimally invasive surgery and high-quality hospitals, and following the doctor's recommendations for recovery care. For obvious scars that have been formed, different scar repair methods can be selected. Therefore, although scar formation is a common problem in breast augmentation surgery, scars can be recovered and repaired through correct surgical selection and nursing methods.