Scars...

[cunsh]

I had an operation about 5 years ago and it left with me with a scar on my breast. Over time, as my breasts grew, the scar has become much more noticable and is frankly ugly. I thought over time it would fade but has instead seemed to have gotten worse. Does anyone know what I can do to reduce the appearance of the scar, which is dark in colour and "sticks out", as I hate it and would do anything to be rid of it. Has anybody tried laser treatment for scars?

 

Thanks

x

[Philtaz]

As one who works in the Op Theatre we infrequently have patients return to theatre for refashioning of scars as a result of the symptoms you describe. The old scar is usually excised and the wound re-sewn, usually with a different technique to the first incision It is very often performed under local anaesthetic.

Go and see your GP and ask his advice.

[cassimer]

I have something similar on my wrist - called keloid scarring. Really not very pretty, but have been recommended to try some scar reducing patches from Boots etc. Expensive but apparently work... you can always take a look!

[Solarjunkie]

Apparently pricking a vitamin e capsule & putting it on can help stop them forming, and may reduce them too. Worth a try!

[milly143]

I recently had an op on a scar called z plasty which is a form of plastic surgery. Although mine was for medical reasons my surgeon did say that lots of people have it done for cosmetic reasons.