What type of laser scar revision is recommended for lollipop scars post breast lift?

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Hello. I had a breast augmentation with lift in March 2016. I have 2 lollipop scars. The scars have healed well and now are simply flat red lines. I notice myself being self conscious around my husband and stay away from deep v dresses. I would like to minimize the appearance of the scars and have heard great things about lasers, but there are so many it is hard to know which ones are best.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

I would start with Plato's scar serum twice daily followed by fractional Clear and Brilliant and pulsed dye laser to help smooth out the scar. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

A combination of lasers with skin care are essential to help healing of these types of scars.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Harold J. Kaplan, MD · Answer

Hi Ginger, For vascular (red) scars that are flat and soft, we would recommend pulsed dye lasers.  These lasers are specifically designed to close the small blood vessels associated with spider veins, Rosacea, red scars and other red lesions.  To see examples of before and after photos of our scar treatments, click on the link below.

Michael Hakimi, MD · Answer

Hello Ginger,

IPL laser is probably the best laser we have to offer for red scars. There also is a new technology that is not laser but works very well on scars: Micro-needling with radio frequency. It induces collagen synthesis in case the scar is slightly thinner than the rest of your skin, breaks up the scar to make it softer, and the radio-frequency component coagulates the small micro-vessels that are the culprit for the color of the scar.

Most breast scars fade after 6 - 12 month. For people like you that for some reason it stays red or hard those two technologies work well.

What type of laser scar revision is recommended for lollipop scars post breast lift?

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Answer: Laser / RF Microneedling

Answer: Laser / RF Microneedling

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What type of laser scar revision is recommended for lollipop scars post breast lift?

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Answer: Laser / RF Microneedling

Answer: Laser / RF Microneedling

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