Which procedure would help improve the appearance of breast reduction scars? 7 years post op (photos)

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I had a breast reduction 7 years ago. I have red / purple and raised scars that I would like to minimise. Unsure what is the best procedure / where to start! Would appreciate any tips

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and RF therapy to help reduce the longterm effects of the scarring. Keloids, hypertrophic scars, widened scars, red scars, and hyperpigmented scars all require scar modulation with topical creams followed by lasers and RF therapy. Topical skincare should be directed to a specific need, whether for pigmentation or hypertrophy and our office can guide you through the process to obtain the correct Plato’s Scar cream or Melarase cream for hypertrophy and discoloration. In terms of lasers, we would employ the vbeam laser for redness, Venus Viva RF, PRP microneedling, chemical peels, and Morpheus 8, fractional erbium, or fractional co2. All of these have their individual benefits. Most of all, we recommend you visit a solid plastic surgeon who understands surgical scar revision, laser therapy, and RF therapy for scars. 
 
Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Irena Karanetz, MD · Answer

Hello, 
Thank you for the question and the photos.
Unfortunately scars are permanent after surgery but they do fade over time.
Overall, your breast scar have good appearance. One way to improve the scars further is to perform laser scar treatment which can be easily done at the office under local anesthesia.
I hope this helps.
Best, Dr. Karanetz
Dr. Irena KaranetzFellowship TrainedBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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