Scar Tissue 6 months Post Op - Steroid Injections

[vacantuser]

I had idiopathic gynecomastia. I had surgery just over 6 months ago where both breast tissue and liposuction was removed through an armpit incision. The area around the nipple became very bruised, scabbed, then red. I compressed the area of for 8 weeks, and have been applying silicone gel since however one nipple has ended up very clearly more red and has more scar tissue under it than the other. Would this be a case where steroid injections would be appropriate to attempt to break down the scar tissue and reduce the redness of the region, or is it a matter of patience and waiting for the area to heal naturally? 

[DrPensler]

You have significant areolar loss and hypertrophic scarring.  This is not an easy fix. You should see an experienced surgeon.

[Dr. Schuster]

It looks like hypertrophic scarring on the surface. You will need some topical treatment and might also benefit from IPL. You need a good exam.