Has anyone had this done? I had LD flap reconstruction with implant on the left brest 3. 5 years ago now. The shape ls fine and symmetry is good. However, the scar ( which is a large eye shape, going right round the whole of the Breast) is VERY prominent. Even with the nipple amd tattoo, the scar is the first thing which catches my eye. My surgeon says it hasn’t faded because of my skin colour ( light brown) and whilst its never going to fade to a white line, it would be good to know that it will fade more than it has now, or that something could be done to lessen its visibility.
Thanks
Naz
Hi Naz
I am really hoping to get an answer to your exact question on Tuesday. I had a delayed diep flap reconstruction of left breast in November. Unfortunately I had to go back into surgery two weeks later as part of the flap was dying (in the under arm area where I had a lot of radiotherapy) and had a sizeable chunk of the new breast removed leaving a much deeper indented scar round most of the new breast and raised scarring in the cleavage area. Only one small section was untouched and has healed beautifully with really feint scar already. Additionally I have got to have further surgery now to put mesh in my tummy to strengthen the muscles as I have a big abdominal bulge rather like a hernia. PS says he can do the tummy mesh op at the same time as reducing and uplifting good breast to match much smaller reconstructed one and adding a new nipple. However there is going to be quite a wait on NHS so to cut a long story short I am going to have the whole lot done privately with same consultant PS and my consultation with him to discuss everything again and book my op is on Tuesday evening. I should be able to have my surgery in April which is great news. Just like you my reconstruction scar is very prominent and I am going to ask what might be possible in terms of improving it. I think that lipo filling might be a possibility with fat transfer from another area but I’m not really sure. Watch this space. I’ll hopefully have some info after Tuesday consultation. Gay
I can’t comment on surgery but I’ve severe scaring and wondered if you had tried cicagel (think that’s correct spelling) - it’s like a gel sheet and you cover scar surface. It needs to be applied over months and think you can get it on prescription. Rattles