Is it important that a surgeon has worked on someone with my skin tone? Will results be different? Skin type V.

After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women (my patients) with similar measurements with different size and style breast implants. They then get to choose what looks right for them. They also get to see what they would look like when the breasts have fully dropped and fluffed and in clothes. You get to see actual results and the surgeon's experience and not a virtual idea of what can be achieved. Women tell me that this process is very helpful in determining what size and style breast implant is right for them. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA

Hello @D Londonx, thank you for your question and showing your pictures. The scar outcome depends on the postoperative care, genetics, and daily movements of the patient. I share a video about scar healing process to shed mor light. For more information and recommendations, it is prudent to consult with one or several board certified plastic surgeons. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS.

Dear D Londonx,
finding the right Dr. is extremely challenging especially with the number of online platforms and resources available. There a lot of great Dr's available. Make sure he/she is a board-certified plastic surgeon. Definitely check to make sure your choice specializes in the procedure you want and spend the time to read through patient testimonials. There is a number of different sites where you can check for reviews (Realself, yelp, google, etc.).You can always pick up the phone and call around also, find an office you feel comfortable with and set up a few consultations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Dear D Londonx,You don't say what operation you are considering having . . .Scar quality varies a lot in people with all skin types, not just darker or mixed race skin types. Lighter skinned people of Scottish, Oriental or even Mediterranean can also form bad scars.
The main thing determining scar quality is avoiding tension in the skin layer - so deeper stitches that take the tension off the skin are important.Avoiding infection is also important. Lastly, avoiding bad scars in the first instance is better than treating them once they occur, as this may require painful Kenalog injections or expensive silicone sheets. I have experience operating on patients with different all skin types. All my patients who have surgery on their breasts or abdomens use inexpensive brown 3M micropore surgical tape on their scars for periods of 6-12 months, leaving it on for 2 weeks at a time. It is showerproof so it is no trouble at all. I also use internal stitches that last for 180 days. The stitches on the inside and the tape on the outside ensure tension free closure of the wounds. Support garments are also helpful in supporting the wounds during the healing process.I hope this information is useful and gives you some reassurance.

Most of us have operated on all 6 types of skin color so you should not be a problem. Do let your surgeon know if anyone in your family makes keloids or hypertrophic scars.

It is important to go to a board certified plastic surgeon who has experience with your type of skin. Most surgeons are adept at fine suturing, but some fail to anticipate hypertrophic (thickened) scar formation or keloid (thick, raised, itchy and/or painful) scarring.
The fact that you have not had sutures in the past does not give us a road map of how you would heal with an elective procedure.
Consider both your surgeon and postoperative care. Look at silicone sheeting or tape for several months post-op to ward off scar issues.
Best wishes.
Dr. Taranow