Andrew Snelling, MD, FRCS (Plast)

Hi there - thanks for your posts.

Looking at your photos and that you mention your breasts are heavy and drooping, it sounds like you'd be looking at a breast lift (mastopexy) surgery.   This improves the shape of the breast and lifts up the whole breast and nipple. The downside of this is scars - you'd probably need a scar around the nipple and down the front of the breast. For some people, its a good exchange - better breast shape for scars but for other people, these scars are out of the question.

You really need to see a Plastic surgeon who can examine you fully and talk to you at length about what you want. Ask to see some before and after photographs so you can gauge for yourself what you feel about scars.

Good luck!

Hi there.  Thanks for your post.  These look like hypertrophic scars, are they itchy and red?  Although not uncommon, you would expect these to burn out although this can take a year or two.

In my opinion it's worth trying to work out any contributing factors (eg tension) before considering revision.  Surgical revision is possible but should be combined with careful scar management therapies and close follow-up as there is a real risk of recurrence.  I would suggest consulting with a board certified surgeon who can discuss your options after examining you.  Good luck!