Do All Breast Lifts Result In Scars?

Dear maria254,
for scars, I close all of my incisions in 5 layers and do not use absorbable sutures because they cause inflammation and worse scarring. I tape all of my incisions in the office visits once a week for six weeks after surgery to improve the appearance. After taping, I start my patients on a scar gel therapy for 3 months that they have to put on their incisions twice daily.You should discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon as different surgeons have different approaches in scar management.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

All incisions result in a scar, although most are very acceptable after they are mature. There are different kinds of lifts that have different incision patterns. There are some that go around the areola only. These incisions are often hidden within the pigmentation of the areola. There are also anchor and vertical lifts which do involve an incision down the center of the breast. It is important to select the type of lift that will give you the best outcome based on your anatomy and surgical goals.