You should expect a degree of scarring following any type of top surgery. In MTF top surgery, scars appear along the incision line, where the implant was inserted. The location and appearance of the scars depends on which surgical technique was used during your breast surgery. Most patients don’t experience a significant amount of scarring following a male to female top surgery.
Scars will fade over time, but these will not disappear completely. However a few weeks after surgery, you may wish to use bio oil which can help lessen the appearance of scars.
You should avoid smoking, tanning, excessive scrubbing and scratching the area during the healing process as these can make scarring worse. Age, skin tone and genetics can also have an impact on the appearance of scars.
Some people have a condition called keloid that causes excessive tissue growth in the wound area. Keloid scars are thicker and more noticeable than regular scars. In the unlikely event that you acquire an infection of the wound, this can also make scars thicker and it takes longer for them to go.
The Cadogan Clinic provides every patient with access to one of London’s most advanced scar minimisation programmes, led by our scar prevention team here at the clinic.