How to Get Rid of Red and Raised Breast Reduction Scars?

April 3, 2009
Asked By:curious in country in gulfport, MS

I had a breast reduction & lift 15 months ago. I am very pleased with the way my breast look now except for the scars. The scars seemed to be healing very well after three months until I went to a tanning salon ( I was not told not too). Now the scars appear very red and somewhat raised. I have tried the mederma cream and it has not done anthing to the appearance. What treatment or proceudre should I consider?

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August 28, 2018

Answer: Lots of options to improve the appearance of scars

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Shahram Salemy, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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August 28, 2018

Answer: Lots of options to improve the appearance of scars

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Shahram Salemy, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 5, 2009

Answer: The main side effect of reduction surgery

Michael S. Beckenstein, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 5, 2009

Answer: The main side effect of reduction surgery

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December 22, 2015

Answer: Best Scar Management

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 22, 2015

Answer: Best Scar Management

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 14, 2014

Answer: How to get rid of red and raised breast reduction scars?

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April 14, 2014

Answer: How to get rid of red and raised breast reduction scars?

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December 31, 2011

Answer: Breast Reduction and Scarring?

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December 31, 2011

Answer: Breast Reduction and Scarring?

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