You want to have breast augmentation to enhance the appearance of your breasts. The idea of scarring can obscure your vision of your final outcome. Your surgeon understands this, so places your breast augmentation incisions in the most discreet places. When possible, this procedure involves incisions around the areola, the colored skin around the nipple. At the border of the areola, the scars that result from breast augmentation may be barely noticeable once they mature. If for some reason your incisions need to be more extensive, as they may be if you combine your breast augmentation with a breast lift, your doctor will discuss what to expect in terms of scar pattern.
Regardless of where your incisions are placed, the resulting scarring may look red and raised at first. Over time, as your body sends collagen and elastin to repair the skin, your scars should flatten and fade. The appearance of your scars may be more pronounced if you have very light skin. This isn't a sign of a complication, it's simply a matter of skin tone. If your skin is darker-toned, your scars may be more susceptible to hyperpigmentation as your skin is rebuilt. That said, we usually anticipate full maturation of surgical scars about one year after surgery. Well before then, you can begin a scar treatment program to facilitate optimal tissue regeneration. We're happy to discuss your options with you during your follow-up visit.