Does the reduction mammaplasty leave scars?
Happily enough, the design for doing the surgery , allows the surgeon to hide the scars so that they wont be noticed under normal circumstances. To illustrate further the point of scar evolution we are going to tell you about the normal evolution of all the scars. A). Immediate postoperative period. It goes until the first 30 days after the operation. The aspect of the scars is impeccable, the injuries look very fine and are barely noticeable. Sometimes there may be a small inflammatory reaction to the bandages. B). Mediate Stage. It will continue from day 30 after surgery to the next 12 months. During this period there is a normal swelling aspect of the scars, and of the coloration that will become red or even a brown color that with time will clear little by little . This is the worst period in the aspect of the scars and is the most worrisome stage for the patient. As we cannot alter or accelerate the biological features of scarring, we will recommend patience to our patients and wi