I had my breast reduction one year ago last month. I am SUPER happy with the results, but I have been curious about these marks. For the first month of recovery, they weren't very noticeable, but quickly became larger and darker. I figured they would fade, but a year later they are still here. Does anyone know what these dark spots are, and if there is a way to fade them? Thanks!
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I'm sorry that you are unhappy with the result of your breast reduction. There is no harm in seeking a second opinion on how to proceed. From your photos it appears you would benefit from a revision to improve scarring and overall shape.
I'm not sure of other states, however, in NY, we may remove up to 5000cc's (5 liters) of fat at a single session. Breast reductions may take between 3-4 hours and the liposuction may add another 2 hours so you should have normal lab values and little or no medical issues (or at least under...
Hi there, it depends on your insurance plan! You should be able to call the number on your insurance card to see if your specific plan covers mastopexy. Hope that helps!