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The scar tissue you describe may be removed in the course of breast reduction surgery, or it may simply be "buried" by the skin reduction and suture closure associated with this surgery. With time, most chronic irritation-induced scar tissue will soften and mature as the irritation is eliminated, but you will likely (depending on the breast reduction pattern chosen by your surgeon) have surgical incisions and the resulting scars in your inframammary creases.These scars, of course, will fade and soften over time as well, but this can take a year or more! Best wishes! Dr. THolen
The scar tissue or irritated tissue under you breasts will likely be removed during the breast reduction. Even if it is not removed, the decrease in stress on the tissues in this area after the excess breast weight is removed should allow it to resolve. Best is to discuss this directly with your plastic surgeon who can examine exactly the area you are concerned with and who can then give you a more specific answer.For more information about breast reduction, check out the link below.For the best results seek the consultation of a plasticsurgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. They have a websitelisting all the certified plastic surgeons. Members of the American Society ofAesthetic Plastic Surgery will all be board certified in plastic surgery andhave demonstrated an interest and special skill in cosmetic plastic surgery aswell.
I am not sure why you would have scar tissue to before surgery. A bra pushing against the fold should not have caused a problem. Best to be seen in person.
The Scar tissue can be removed when you do the breast reduction surgery. I would consult with your Plastic Surgeon to see if there is really scar tissue.
Fever after surgery may indicate surgical site infection, and this is best diagnosed and treated early to avoid serious damage to your still-healing breasts.Of course, fever could be due to many other causes, so ruling out a surgical wound or deeper tissue infection is certainly part of the...
You should avoid blood thinners (aspirin, ecotrin, Bufferin, Excedrin, Anacin, ibuprofen, Motrin, Nuprin, Aleve, and any prescription NSAID unless specifically OK'd by your doctor) as well as Vitamins E, D, and A (they inhibit absorption of Vitamin K, which is needed for proper healing and...
Free nipple grafts (indeed, any skin graft) do not contain sweat or sebum glands (these reside below the skin and are not part of the nipple graft), and therefor are naturally dry and flaky without their own natural lubricant. This can lead to cracking, scabbing, and then bleeding when the...
Having to remove about 1 pound of tissue from each breast is fairy common. It used to be required to remove 500g (just over 1 lb) from each breast on everyone. Most insurance companies have adopted the use of the "Schnur scale" that determines how much needs to be removed based on your...
It sounds like you would benefit from a breast reduction but your age and weight are somewhat of a concern. To prove to your insurance company (& the rest of us), you need to try and lose some weight first. If your breasts are still large and causing symptoms after the weight loss, then a better...
Steri strips are a dressing and some surgeons will keep them on as long as they stay on. I would not worry
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