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Is there anything i can do to fade the scars after a breast reduction?

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Many things.: Scars evolve from angry red, to raised, to flat and hypo-pigmented over about a year for most patients--depending on their heritage and the surgery performed. Use otc Mederma gel 4x/day starting after you are fully healed; get silicone gels or bandages to put on the scar; consider certain laser treatments and even injections of 5-fu or steroids if you get keloids. Just depends...See your/a doc!

Answered 2/18/2015

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It DEpends: You should discuss your scars with your plasti surgeon who has examined you and can make specific recommndations.

Answered 2/16/2013

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Dr. Francisco Agullo answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Many: There are many options available to diminish the appearance of scars. I personally like the biocorneum product, which is a liquid silicone with sunblock.

Answered 9/11/2013

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Many: Silicone sheeting, cordran tape, mederma, and sometimes kenalog (triamcinolone) injection.

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How long does internal scarring lasts after a breast reduction surgery?

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