I had a breast reduction in 2010. I am happy with the total result except for the scarring and lighter pigmentation around the areola. I already had a scar revision in 2012 with the same result. I cannot do much about the raised portion of the scarring, but am considering reducing the appearance/camouflaging the scars with medical tattooing. Am I a viable candidate that can expect good results?
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Answer: Camouflage Medical Tattooing of Areolar Scars
Most of my breast reductions have one complaint after surgery, they all wish they had come to surgery sooner. I believe that means most women do not go into this lightly, they think about it long and hard before they even start making inquiries. Looking at your pictures and given the...
Thoracic Outlet syndrome results from excess pressure placed on a neurovascular bundle passing between the anterior and middle scalene muscles and can result in numbness like you described and sometimes affect the blood flow to your arms. It is not likely it will be improved with a breast...
Hi Mgoods,Sorry you are suffering. People sometimes don't realized how disabling this can be. So if you have back, neck or shoulder pain or numbness in the hands or gooves in the brastrap area then a letter would be written to your insurance. Large breasts can cause a skeletal...