You will need to care for your breasts after a breastlift. Do not lift heavy objects, expose your skin to the sun, or do any other strenuous activities. While there are some tips that will reduce scarring and help you avoid it, there are others that you should be aware of. It is important to be consistent with your routine. You should also seek professional guidance before changing anything. You will see a much smaller scar! Below are some top tips that will help you take care of your new cleavage.
Avoid heavy lifting
Many women want to go back to their regular activities after a breast lift. Repetitive jumping and distance running are not recommended to prevent scarring and to keep the scars from expanding. You should also avoid lateral motions which can put a lot pressure on the lower-arm closure. Smoking is not recommended if you plan to continue with these activities. Avoid smoking and alcohol intake for at least one year before breast surgery to reduce the possibility of scarring.
Avoid heavy scrubbing
Avoid excessive scrubbing after a breast lift. This can cause scarring to look worse. In addition, you'll want to stay out of the sun, which can cause your new scar to feel stress. Your new scar can be worsened by smoking. Remember to avoid the sun for at minimum six weeks after the procedure. This can lead to complications after the procedure.
Avoiding excessive exfoliation
There are many ways to reduce the appearance of breast lift scars. There are things you can do to reduce scarring. Some scarring will disappear, while others will not. Use bleaching creams and other products to minimize the appearance scarring. Laser therapy may also be an option. Your surgeon may recommend specific medication or treatment options if you are concerned about scarring.
Avoid keloid scarring
Keloid scarring is preventable after breast-lift surgery. Avoid tension at the incision. Corticosteroid injections can be used after surgery to soften scar tissue and reduce the likelihood of keloid scarring. If possible, follow-up treatments may be required to keep the scars as soft as possible. In the meantime, use a hydroquinone cream to help prevent darkening around the scar. If scarring continues, massage the scar in circular movements with firm pressure for 1 year.
Time for healing
Six to eight weeks after surgery, a patient's scars will be the most obvious. The scar will reach its maximum tensile strength and the body will circulate blood to aid in healing. During this time, the incision site may also appear red, as the body tries to re-grow tissue and heal the incision. You should apply a silicone scarlet sheet multiple times per day and leave it on for as long or as suggested by the product.