How Can I Minimize Scars from Breast Reduction?

October 30, 2008

I just had breast reduction surgery. The scars seem to be settling, and I want to know what to put on them to minimize their appearance.

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October 1, 2023

Answer: Breast Reduction Scar Management

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Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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October 1, 2023

Answer: Breast Reduction Scar Management

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Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 14, 2025

Answer: Breast Reduction Scars and Aesthetics

Krishna Vyas, MD, PhD, MHSBoard Eligible Plastic Surgeon
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January 14, 2025

Answer: Breast Reduction Scars and Aesthetics

Krishna Vyas, MD, PhD, MHSBoard Eligible Plastic Surgeon
October 9, 2023

Answer: There are plenty of options for scar care

Bora Ok, MDPlastic Surgeon
October 9, 2023

Answer: There are plenty of options for scar care

Bora Ok, MDPlastic Surgeon

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August 7, 2023

Answer: Breast Reduction

Scott C. Lindsay, DOBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 7, 2023

Answer: Breast Reduction

Scott C. Lindsay, DOBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 2, 2021

Answer: Biocorneum scar gel and paper tape

Steven Sigalove, MD FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 2, 2021

Answer: Biocorneum scar gel and paper tape

Steven Sigalove, MD FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 22, 2016

Answer: Scar minimisation in Breast Reduction Surgery

Ellis Choy, FRACS(Plast)Specialist Plastic Surgeon
December 22, 2016

Answer: Scar minimisation in Breast Reduction Surgery

Ellis Choy, FRACS(Plast)Specialist Plastic Surgeon

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