My reduction was done two years ago and I went from a G to a DD. After my breast reduction, I asked the doctors office about the scars (raised and widening) and got tired old: "They'll lightenup and flatten out." . I have a raised scar and the aerola is stretched. The vertical scars are discolored and stretched. I think they look chewed up and awful. I don't want to see the original surgeon as the trust is gone. Is there anything I can do? I feel so disfigured.
February 24, 2016
Answer: Revisionary Breast Reduction Surgery Helpful?
Thank you for the question and pictures.
Yes, scar revision surgery may be very helpful in your case. If you also have concerns about breast size and/or position on the chest wall, additional surgery may be helpful to improve shape/size of the breasts as well.
Best wishes.
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February 24, 2016
Answer: Revisionary Breast Reduction Surgery Helpful?
Thank you for the question and pictures.
Yes, scar revision surgery may be very helpful in your case. If you also have concerns about breast size and/or position on the chest wall, additional surgery may be helpful to improve shape/size of the breasts as well.
Best wishes.
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February 28, 2013
Answer: Breast reduction
The scars can be revised, and you will probably get a much better result.
Good luck.
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February 28, 2013
Answer: Breast reduction
The scars can be revised, and you will probably get a much better result.
Good luck.
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August 15, 2015
Answer: Scars could be revised following a breast reduction
Thanks for your question and your photos. It is difficult to comment on your shape without having a preop picture or knowing the technique that was used. I do think that your scars could be improved upon. Sometimes this occurs when the original areola is very wide and the desire is to decrease it. I usually use a barbed suture in this scenario to try and maintain the tension circumferentially. You did not specifically comment on the shape, but if you wanted less fullness inferiorly then a wedge could be excised. I hope you are able to find someone that you have confidence in. Best of Luck!
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August 15, 2015
Answer: Scars could be revised following a breast reduction
Thanks for your question and your photos. It is difficult to comment on your shape without having a preop picture or knowing the technique that was used. I do think that your scars could be improved upon. Sometimes this occurs when the original areola is very wide and the desire is to decrease it. I usually use a barbed suture in this scenario to try and maintain the tension circumferentially. You did not specifically comment on the shape, but if you wanted less fullness inferiorly then a wedge could be excised. I hope you are able to find someone that you have confidence in. Best of Luck!
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