Patients who proceed with breast reduction can expect scars, and while these fade with time, there is significant individual variation in the amount of scarring. While scars are unavoidable, they will be positioned in the most cosmetically appropriate locations and kept as short as possible. The scar beneath the breast is hidden in the fold of the breast.
For at least the first 4-6 weeks, the scars may be firm, pink, and slightly raised, but they typically soften and fade, becoming smooth and inconspicuous over time. Many patients either don’t notice or aren’t bothered by their incision lines a year after surgery. It may take up to 1-2 years for the scars to fully mature.