Can theses 5 year old breast augmentation armpit scars be removed with scar removal surgery? (Photos)

June 30, 2025
Asked By:Warmhearted837585 in New York, New York

I got breast augmentation 5 years ago through incisions made in the armpit. The scars eventually widened and are quite pigmented. I did no after care for these immediately after the surgery, and have only recently begun doing Fraxel laser treatments and Excel V treatments for them (6 Fraxel and 2 Excel V). The color and texture have admittedly improved, but progress is slow and they are noticeable when my arms are not raised. I am wondering if these scars are good candidates for scar removal surgery considering they are older scars, or if there are additional/alternatice treatments I could do to have them fade almost completely. I asked my original surgeon and she said she could not guarantee the scar wouldn’t widen again, but I also never followed proper wound care so just wanted to get some second opinions. Thanks!

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Answer: A resurfacing laser combined with Melapeels can help even out texture and tone caused by scarring from surgeries.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: A resurfacing laser combined with Melapeels can help even out texture and tone caused by scarring from surgeries.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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