I had a breast reduction and all was well until around 4 weeks after when my skin started to stretch. Is there a reason this happens, if so is there anything I can do to prevent it? I had this reduction as a corrective surgery because my previous one didn’t go to plan, I had a new surgeon with outstanding reviews and expertise in reconstruction. This scar stretching has happened after all 3 surgeries, is it just my skin elasticity? Thank you
June 3, 2023
Answer: Tension Thanks for your question! It looks like there is just a lot of tension pulling in that area from multiple surgeries. I would suggest allowing your body time to heal and then maybe seeking out some sort of tattooing to help give your areola a better appearance. I think that is a much better alternative rather than a 4th surgery. Good luck!
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June 3, 2023
Answer: Tension Thanks for your question! It looks like there is just a lot of tension pulling in that area from multiple surgeries. I would suggest allowing your body time to heal and then maybe seeking out some sort of tattooing to help give your areola a better appearance. I think that is a much better alternative rather than a 4th surgery. Good luck!
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May 31, 2023
Answer: Scars Dear Sunshine180, 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
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May 31, 2023
Answer: Scars Dear Sunshine180, 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
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