Horrible scarring after mastopexy, are these hypertrophic scars or keloids? (Photos)

October 27, 2017
Asked By:rhouston713 in Houston, TX

Hello doctors i am 22 years old and i had a male mastopexy and gynecomastia removal 4 months ago. I enjoy the contour of my chest but i hate how horrible my scars look. I am so depressed and i feel really self conscious. Worst then before i had the surgery. Is there any way to fix this? My PS said they were hypertrophic but his nurse said they were keloids. I am so sad i feel like crying, i cant believe im 22 and my chest will look like this forever. How can I reduce tension via scar revision?

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October 30, 2017

Answer: Scarring

October 30, 2017

Answer: Scarring

October 30, 2017

Answer: Injecting kenalog (a steroid) should help

October 30, 2017

Answer: Injecting kenalog (a steroid) should help

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