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15 Years Post-op + Breast Reduction

Saline Implants 16 Years Ago. Do They Need to Be Removed?

I had a breast reduction and had small crescent saline implanted. I have gained lot of weight since then. They seem hard and moved to the sides which...

Scar Revision or Micropigmentation? (photo)

I had a breast reduction 15 years ago and have smooth, flat, white scars that completely blend into my skin. The surgeon left behind some areolar...

Breast Reduction 15 Years Ago & Lost the Sensation on my Left Nipple, Now Have Itching Sensation Under That Nipple?

I have had an irritating "itch" under the nipple area. Have never had the sensation return following a breast reduction 15 years ago. This itching is...

Scar Revision or Micropigmentation?

I had a breast reduction 15 years ago and have smooth, flat, white scars that completely blend into my skin. The surgeon left behind some areolar...

Removal of Areolar Tissue Left Behind After Reduction?

During my breast reduction 15 years ago, my surgeon left behind some areolar tissue. The scars themselves are flat and white and barely noticeable,...

Need Second Breast Reduction Surgery. How Should I Time it?

I am a 54 year old post menopausal woman, 5'-6", 155 lbs, in good health. I had breast reduction surgery 15- years ago that insurance covered...

Old Scars After Breast Reduction? (photo)

I had breast reduction surgery in 1997 and am very happy with it. I've always been aware that the horizontal scars are somewhat red and visible,...

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