Tips to prevent scarring after Breast Reduction
Breast Reduction is the surgical procedure under which excess fat tissues are removed from the breasts to reduce the shape and size and enhance their appearance. Excess fat in the breasts can cause many kinds of discomfort for the women like back, neck, chronic pain, low self confidence, not fitting in certain clothes, skin rashes and itching and many more. To get rid of all these issues, women tend to opt for Breast Reduction Surgery which is considered to be very useful and perfect for dealing with heavy breasts issues.
Procedure of this surgery involves the use of anesthesia firstly, anesthesia will be local or general relies on the suitability as per the surgeon. With the help of incisions, a cut is made and excess tissues are removed, then stitches are made to close the wounds.
– Recovery
*It takes three to four months to get the swelling away, three to four weeks to resume work and other physical activities. For the first few days, you can feel pain around your breasts for which you have to take doses of medicines on time as prescribed by the surgeon.
– How To Avoid Scarring After Breast Reduction
Scarring is one of the post surgery effects of Breast Reduction Surgery that stays for long. By opting some methods or taking some precautions , we can reduce the scarring over the breasts which we are going to discuss below.
A. Massage Over the Breasts
Massaging over the area where surgery is done is very essential to reduce the bad scarring. Massaging can make the blood flow throughout the body which helps in better recovery of the wounds. The way you move your fingers for massage can make the whole difference, and you can choose any massage oil for scar massage.
B. Use Creams
You can use scar reducing creams on the treated area like skin softening creams, silicon treatments, which can help for the wounds to not leave any scars after healing. Use of Antibacterial creams over the wounds can prevent any kind of risk or infection. You can consult about creams with your surgeon too for better enquiry.
C. Intake of Plenty of Water
Water is very useful for the body to have healthy skin and body. It makes your body active and helps in getting rid of intoxicants. Water leads to flow of oxygen and nutrients in the body and makes the recovery process quicker. Good recovery and good skin leads to reduction in the scars in the long run.
D. Stop Smoking And Intake Of Alcohol
Smoking and Alcohol can make the speed of your recovery slow and it is very dangerous for your health. They make the scar more severe than they should be and disrupts the blood flow and flow of oxygen throughout the body. Doctors suggest people to give up smoking before a few weeks of injury and even continue with it post surgery to get faster recovery.
E. Use of Sunscreen And Be Away From Direct Sunlight
Sunscreen can keep the body safe from any damage due to sun rays over the body. Sunlight can make the scars worse so, you should try to avoid going in direct sunlight, if necessary, then use sunscreen all over the treated area before.
F. Scar Bandages
You can use scar bandages made of silicon over the breasts. They are considered very useful for reducing the visibility of the scars. As scars are very usual to have after the surgery due to the use of incisions, it takes time to reduce their visibility, so with using different methods you should have patience to make them fade.
G. Have Healthy Food
Adding the right quality and quantity of food is very essential for faster recovery of the body. You should add enough nutrients, proteins and vitamins to your diet , so that you can have good flow of blood and oxygen in your body and more formation of new tissues. With the help of a healthy body, you can make your wounds heal quickly leaving less visible scars.
H. Keep Wounds Away From Water
To let the water keep in touch with your wounds, leads to infection, which can make the wounds worse leaving ugly scars over the breasts. So while taking shower, or washing your hair, or using water for anything, you should avoid the contact of water with stitches. You should avoid usage of hot water during showers too to avoid any damage to the wounds.
I. Wear Comfortable Bras
Wear comfortable clothes and a bra to avoid any kind of irritation and itching. Supporting breasts with bras can put less pressure on the scars of your breasts.This bra is especially made for these kinds of surgeries about which you can consult with your surgeon. Try to avoid wearing wired bras, as they provide a lot of discomfort to the breasts.
People are most scared of the scars after the surgery as some remain permanent in nature. But still you can prevent it to an extent by adopting healthy habits, intaking balanced food and following doctor’s guidelines. If you want a personalized consultation with the expert, you can book an appointment with our professionals anytime.
