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Can Photofacial Help Reduce Breast Reduction Scars?

I had a breast reduction done about 4 years ago and am left with scars on my breasts. I've been to a medical spa and they've said a series of photo...

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Breast Reduction Caused Keloid or Hypertropic Scars. What Do I Do? (photo)

Exactly a year ago I had a breast reduction. I asked the PS several times regarding what should I use after my surgery. He sugguested nothing. After...

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Normal if I Had a Breast Reduction 3 Years Ago & my Scar is Still Visible & my Nipples Are Uneven? (photo)

Three years ago, I had a breast reduction on one breast due to a tumor. I was a 32J on the side operated on, and a 32B on the side that was normal. It...

7 doctor answers | 1 community comment

What Incision Pattern is Least Noticeable After a Breast Reduction Surgery?

I know there are several incision alternatives and I want the scaring to be as hidden as possible.

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How Long Do I Have to Keep Taping my Breast Reduction Scars to Reduce Scarring?

I had a breast reduction 8 weeks ago and have been using Micropore on the scars. How long do i have to do this?

6 doctor answers

Hi I Had a Breast Reduction when I Was 17 but Now at the Age of 33 They Are Now Larger. Can I Get a Revision? (photo)

Is it possible to have the procedure done again even tho my 1st doctor didnt do a good job. They were not even and the scarring is bad at the age of...

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How Often Does Scarring Result After a Tripple D to C Breast Reduction?

Does the amount of reduction relate to scaring on the breast at all?

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54 Married, Black Women, Surgery Aug 2012, (2) Questions, Nipples Inverted/flat, Dark Colored Scars?

I am 54 Married, Black Women, I had surgery Aug 2, 2012, I have two questions, my nipples are inverted and some what flatten, plus I have dark colored...

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Tanning and Breast Reduction?

I'm wondering if tanning will have a negative impact on my BR scars and how long after surgery I should wait to tan? Are there any products I could...

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I Am a 40 Year Old Women. I Am Looking to Get a Brest Reduction, Will My Age Affect the Scar Healing?

I have child I also breast feed. I was C cup before I got pregnant. I am know a DD I have back pain, burning in my neck if I am too long at the...

5 doctor answers | 1 community comment

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