I’m interested in a breast lift but have had an isolated incident that resulted in a hypertrophic scar on my back. All of my other scars appear normal. Should I be concerned about developing hypertrophic scars after a breast lift?
February 3, 2023
Answer: Scars Dear Isolde15, we specialize in minimal scars. Its starts with a peri-areolar incision that hides the scar at the border of the areola. Next, I close my incisions in 5 layers and take stitches out week one and week two. I don't recommend absorbable sutures because they cause inflammation that worsens scars. Then we tape your incisions once a week for 6 weeks. Lastly we start you on a 3 month topical scar management protocol with a scar gel thats FDA approved. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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February 3, 2023
Answer: Scars Dear Isolde15, we specialize in minimal scars. Its starts with a peri-areolar incision that hides the scar at the border of the areola. Next, I close my incisions in 5 layers and take stitches out week one and week two. I don't recommend absorbable sutures because they cause inflammation that worsens scars. Then we tape your incisions once a week for 6 weeks. Lastly we start you on a 3 month topical scar management protocol with a scar gel thats FDA approved. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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February 2, 2023
Answer: History of hypertrophic scar Thanks for your inquiry, having a history of hypertrophic scarring should concern you--however the conditions, location and technique of repair of your back scar may contribute to that result. Your plastic surgeon will also have probably recommend advanced scar reduction products, good luck.
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February 2, 2023
Answer: History of hypertrophic scar Thanks for your inquiry, having a history of hypertrophic scarring should concern you--however the conditions, location and technique of repair of your back scar may contribute to that result. Your plastic surgeon will also have probably recommend advanced scar reduction products, good luck.
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