Will scar revision surgery fix my strange lateral side bulk? (Photos)

November 5, 2022
Asked By:Alaina28 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

I have had an unfavourable result following a breast reduction - the side of my breast mound isnt curved like a natural breast would be, but instead turns into a strange fold of flab. While the reduction looks great front on, the side view is disappointing., I have a BMI of 26, and had 460g +150g removed. I have 1 child. My surgeon suggests a scar revision to fix this; the anchor scar I have under my breasts is straight and doesn’t curve. Will a newly created curved high scar get better results?

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November 10, 2022

Answer: The lateral chest fullness is not usually addressed by breast reduction surgery

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November 10, 2022

Answer: The lateral chest fullness is not usually addressed by breast reduction surgery

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November 29, 2022

Answer: Scar revision surgery

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November 29, 2022

Answer: Scar revision surgery

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November 22, 2022

Answer: Scar revision

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November 22, 2022

Answer: Scar revision

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