Hypertropic scar removal during breast lift (photo)

Dear JordanHeir,

it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Generally speaking, it is possible to get scar removal at the same time. 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

If fact, yes, it looks like the location of the scar is in a location where the skin will be removed. It would be worth a consultation with a plastic surgeon.

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis. We see atrophic and hypertrophic scars, as well as scars that have hypo and hyperpigmentation. Our main concern is rebuilding collagen and that is why we use a HIDEF protocol that includes combination therapy. Morpheus 8, scar subcision, fibrous release, fractional laser, CO2 laser, Thulium laser, PDL Vbeam laser, and fractional resurfacing can be used in addition to TCA Cross and chemical peels to further improve skin. Patients should start Melarase AM and Melarase PM for active hyperpigmentation. Always begin with a consultation to discuss the best treatment options for your type of skin. .

Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Although a full assessment from photos alone is limited, if your new areola position can be planned to include the existing scarred area, the scar can be easily removed during surgery. With the Push-up Lift breast lift technique, it’s possible to reshape your breasts while either preserving your current volume, reducing to your desired size, or enhancing volume—depending entirely on your aesthetic goals.

The technique I recommend is The Bellesoma Method. This will reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained. It is possible that this hypertrophic scar can be excised or removed completely.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

The position of the pattern for a breast lift drawn on your skin, would determine whether your hypertrophic scar could be removed at the time of your breast lift. If your scar was inside the pattern of the breast lift where the skin is removed, that scar would be removed with the skin. If that scars outside the pattern, it would not be removed. It’s very difficult, if not impossible, to halt through the pattern for a breast lift Without adversely affecting the appearance of the breast. Another concern is that, if you have already formed one hypertrophic scar on your breast, the possibilities of you forming another one with a breast lift are higher. Discuss this in detail with your plastic surgeon.

Yes it is possible that your hypertrophic scar can be revised at the same time as a breast lift. Visit with a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more. I've included a video about scar revision that I hope you'll find helpful.

Depending on the design of the breast lift, it may be possible to remove some all of the scar.
You need a better assessment and for that I suggest you schedule in person consultations with plastic surgeons in your community.
If the scar is outside the standard skin excision and done with a breast lift, then it may be quite challenging to remove that scar.
There are ways to manage hypertrophic scars that can improve them quite a bit.
Again, I suggest you schedule in person consultations with plastic surgeons in your community.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD