Scar from MRSA infection - Can this be addressed during a breast lift? (photo)

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I have a deep scar (about 2 yrs old) from a MRSA infection that occurred after my child's birth. It got out of control because we thought it was a swollen breast duct. By the time I went to urgent care, there was necrosis and I waited for lab results in order get the correct antibiotics. I had to be seen by a new doctor to address the infection and damaged skin. He cauterized it and now this terrible scar is on my left breast. Can this be addressed during a breast lift?

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear JordanHeir,

it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.

Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Kevin Brenner, MD, FACS · Answer

Treating existing scars during breast lift: Of course pre-existing scars can be treated during breast lift. However, whether or not it can be cut out will depend on exactly where on the breast the scar is.  This scar looks to be hypertrophic, so you need to be careful with your breast scars, as it is possible for hypertrophic scarring to occur there as well.

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD · Answer

Thank you for your photo, although it does not show where your scar is in relation to your nipple/areola of your breast. If your scar was located within the pattern of skin that would be removed with your breast lift, then it would be removed at the time of your breast lift. If your scar is located in the skin, which would not be removed during your breast lift, that scar would still be there. Best wishes.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

Unfortunately, your photograph is very limited and it is hard to tell exactly where this scar is located on the breast. It may or may not be able to be removed at the time of breast lift surgery. I would need more information to give you a more accurate answer.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

You did not show your whole breast, so it a difficult to say exactly where this scar is. It might be removed with the excess skin the the lift. Otherwise, it could be revised at the same time or earlier/later than the lift.

Scar from MRSA infection - Can this be addressed during a breast lift? (photo)

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