Unfortunately, we as plastic surgeons have not been able to completely eliminate scars from our fantastic surgical techniques...but we are still trying!
It sounds like you are moving towards needing a reduction/lift...I see this all the time, in all types of patients, young and old. I have moved away from the "anchor" scar that many plastic surgeon use as I felt that it was "scar" heavy...but most importantly I felt that the early and late breast shape was better with my newer technique which uses a "lollipop" style scar. I feel this gives a great breast shape and long-term look.
Fair skin patients, as you appear to be, heal their scars very well with appropriate post-operative scar management...we use silicone sheets and ointments, massage with vitamin E as well as topical growth hormones.
Feel free to check out before and after photos at : www.swancenteratlanta.com
I hope this helps and know that you will be very happy with your decision as breast reduction/ lift patients are some of my HAPPIEST patients!
Good Luck!
Dr. C
