ProtectDirectly after the operation the scars must not be under tension; you should avoid sport, sunbathing and sunbeds.
CareCreams only after the stitches have been removed, later gentle daily massages and silicone. It can take up to two years for a scar to mature.
ConsultIf you have pain, itching, chills or fever, speak to your doctor straight away.
During the operation, the surgeons take care to make only a few incisions and, where possible, to place them inconspicuously. Typical places to insert implants are under the breast fold, in the armpit or at the areola. Scars can also remain after breast augmentation with your own fat.
In addition, responsible doctors pay attention to choosing suitable implants that are well tolerated and can remain in the body for a long time. This is intended to reduce the risk of a further operation for correction or implant removal, which could lead to further scars. At our clinic we use products from the companies Polytech, Motiva and Mentor.
6 tips on scar care after breast augmentation
Apart from choosing the right bra or suitable compression garments and daily scar hygiene, methods such as massages with scar gel can be started around two weeks after the operation.
01Protecting scars until healed
It is important not to start scar care immediately after breast augmentation, as the scar still has to be protected directly after the operation. During this time the scars must not be under tension or stretched crosswise.
For this reason, any sporting activity should be avoided. In addition, sunbathing (as well as visits to a sunbed studio) should be avoided. Giving up alcohol and nicotine can also have a positive effect on wound healing. If the scars swell or turn red, the doctor can, in individual cases, carry out cortisone treatment to relieve this.
02Using creams only after the stitches have been removed
Alongside daily hygiene, greasing the scar is helpful. Later, a silicone ointment can also be used. However, this must be agreed individually with the doctor. Vaseline, a wound and healing ointment or any rich but fragrance-free body lotion can also be used daily. A special scar gel is available from the treating clinic or doctor’s practice and from the pharmacy.
03Scar care from the inside out
With an intact immune system, the body can work on wound healing from the inside out. For this it is important that the patient eats a healthy, balanced diet and takes in sufficient vitamins and minerals. A healthy diet, not only during the acute phase, can support wound healing.
04Long-term daily scar massage after complete healing
Applying cream to the scar every day supports the healing process. The scar may still hurt in the meantime. It makes no difference whether the scar is in the breast fold, in the armpit or at the areola. Cream should be applied in any case. Once the scar has healed, a gentle massage can be carried out several times a day when applying cream.
05Scar care with silicone
Silicone ointments can help scars become softer, lighter and smoother. Because it can take up to two years for a scar to mature fully, silicone ointments or silicone gel, but also silicone patches, can support this process. The gel can be applied thinly to all affected areas and forms a thin film there. After breast augmentation, it is also suitable for scars in the armpit.
06Help with wound healing disorders
After breast augmentation, scars can cause pain or itch. Accompanying symptoms such as chills or even fever can also occur. In this case the patient should consult the responsible doctor straight away, in order to clarify the causes and have the symptoms treated.
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Dr. med.Michael Bromba
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I had my appointment at the practice for a consultation about my lipoedema, and I really want to leave a review even though I haven't had any surgery there yet. The reason is that this was the first time I felt truly taken seriously during an examination of my lipoedema. Dr. Witt was very friendly and professional from the start, and at the same time incredibly pleasant and humane. He took an exceptional amount of time, examined me very thoroughly and answered all my questions in detail. He is incredibly respectful and explains realistically what could be done and how the whole process would work. I found it particularly positive that at no point did a hectic or unpleasant mood arise. You never had the feeling of being “brushed off” or being under time pressure. Instead, the whole atmosphere was calm, relaxed and trusting. Dr. Witt was very committed, photos were taken of the affected areas and every possible treatment was explained in an understandable way. Dr. Witt explained everything in detail, yet never came across as complicated or distant. Although he is an absolute specialist in his field, I felt at all times that I could speak openly and ask any question. It felt more as if I had been a patient there for a long time. It was also particularly important to me that I never felt pushed towards an operation. It is still not at all clear whether I will have my operation at all, and yet I was taken incredibly seriously and treated with respect. That is exactly what built so much trust in me. I would also very much like to mention the lady at reception, Marris, in a positive way. She was super polite, had a very pleasant and calm manner and immediately gave me a good feeling. Although it was almost 5 p.m. and the end of the working day was approaching, she was incredibly friendly to me and did not seem at all annoyed or stressed. It is precisely such little things that make a huge difference to me personally and reinforced my positive overall impression of the practice. The practice itself is also absolutely impressive. It is extremely modern, high-quality and stylishly furnished. You feel more as if you are entering a luxury hotel than a traditional doctor's practice. Everything seems very well thought out, calm and professional. The organisation around the appointment was also excellent. Even before the appointment, communication was always very friendly, quick and professional. Questions were answered immediately and the whole process seemed perfectly organised. I was also allowed to park in the clinic's car park, which was an enormous relief since everything in the area was completely full. Although it was already later in the afternoon, Dr. Witt even personally saw to it that enquiries were made internally about my question regarding costs. Shortly after I had left the practice, I already received all the information by email. That too simply shows how professionally and attentively they work there. Overall, an exceptionally positive experience, of a kind you unfortunately only rarely have in the medical field. Absolutely fabulous.
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Everything was great, just one small remark..... I didn't get any dinner/bread in the evening. The most important thing for me was the operation, or rather everything around it.
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I had a consultation and felt taken seriously and understood. They took a lot of time for me, and the examination and the conversation were very thorough. In the end, the treatment is too expensive for me, so I won't be able to have it done.
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Medical assistant with partly insufficient professional competence.
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