I had a breast reduction nearly 20 years ago. I quickly developed rather large raised scars that are almost the width of my nipples and about the same color. I also have a thin flesh colored line in the middle of the larger scars from the actual incision. Is there any way to remove these scars? My breast are still a large D cup and I have thought about either getting another breast reduction or a lift. If I had either of those surgeries would they help remove my old scars?
December 21, 2015
Answer: Scars and breast reduction Scars after breast reduction can be thin and flat when the skin is not made too tight and the horizontal component can be avoided. I have done several revisions of anchor scar lifts, but this works best only when you have enough loose skin and extra breast tissue; you are willing to be smaller than you are now; and you do not gain weight after surgery. Often the horizontal portion of the scar is very hard to treat and may recur with surgical excision. If raised scarring (hypertrophic scar) recurs, additional treatment with with nonsurgical methods such as steroid or laser may need to incorporate into the healing period. The skin needs to have good circulation and not be closed too tightly. This is why choosing a surgeon familiar with vertical scar only reductions and one who has experience with breast reduction scar revision is key! If you want another lift/reduction anyway, just find a surgeon who has experience with this (not uncommon) request! Best wishes!!
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December 21, 2015
Answer: Scars and breast reduction Scars after breast reduction can be thin and flat when the skin is not made too tight and the horizontal component can be avoided. I have done several revisions of anchor scar lifts, but this works best only when you have enough loose skin and extra breast tissue; you are willing to be smaller than you are now; and you do not gain weight after surgery. Often the horizontal portion of the scar is very hard to treat and may recur with surgical excision. If raised scarring (hypertrophic scar) recurs, additional treatment with with nonsurgical methods such as steroid or laser may need to incorporate into the healing period. The skin needs to have good circulation and not be closed too tightly. This is why choosing a surgeon familiar with vertical scar only reductions and one who has experience with breast reduction scar revision is key! If you want another lift/reduction anyway, just find a surgeon who has experience with this (not uncommon) request! Best wishes!!
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December 20, 2015
Answer: #BreastLift #BreastReduction - Can old breast reduction scars be removed? Most likely, yes. It is often possible to do exactly what you suggest - remove (cut out) the existing scars and re-align the edges to produce new scars.And that's the problem. You may or may not be able to "remove" scars but what you're really doing is trading old scars for new ones; there's no way to "remove" scars fully. And all scars are permanent.You should meet with one or more board-certified plastic surgeons to discuss the plusses and minuses of each of the surgical options, after which you'll be able to make a more informed decision.I hope that this helps and good luck,Dr. Alan EnglerMember of #RealSelf100
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December 20, 2015
Answer: #BreastLift #BreastReduction - Can old breast reduction scars be removed? Most likely, yes. It is often possible to do exactly what you suggest - remove (cut out) the existing scars and re-align the edges to produce new scars.And that's the problem. You may or may not be able to "remove" scars but what you're really doing is trading old scars for new ones; there's no way to "remove" scars fully. And all scars are permanent.You should meet with one or more board-certified plastic surgeons to discuss the plusses and minuses of each of the surgical options, after which you'll be able to make a more informed decision.I hope that this helps and good luck,Dr. Alan EnglerMember of #RealSelf100
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