Horrendous scars after Benelli lift - can anything be done? (photo)

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I had a Benelli lift/areloa reduction 1 year ago. Shortly after surgery, large scabs formed as the areola separated from the breast (deep sutures only with tape outside) which eventually turned to scars. I asked my dr. and he said this was perfectly normal. 6 months ago I inquired again as the scars weren't improving & he told me to wait a full year. I've had a number of procedures w/out any issues and my skin has never had trouble with scarring before. Can anything be done?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Based on your pictures looks like you can benefit from a scar revision consult with your PS to see what are your options.Best wishes.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and RF therapy to help reduce the longterm effects of the scarring. Keloids, hypertrophic scars, widened scars, red scars, and hyperpigmented scars all require scar modulation with topical creams followed by lasers and RF therapy. Topical skincare should be directed to a specific need, whether for pigmentation or hypertrophy and our office can guide you through the process to obtain the correct Plato’s Scar cream or Melarase cream for hypertrophy and discoloration. In terms of lasers, we would employ the vbeam laser for redness, Venus Viva RF, PRP microneedling, chemical peels, and Morpheus 8, fractional erbium, or fractional co2. All of these have their individual benefits. Most of all, we recommend you visit a solid plastic surgeon who understands surgical scar revision, laser therapy, and RF therapy for scars. 
 
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Dr. Karamanoukian
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Daniel Brown, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thanks for your questions and photos.  Short answer is that you should get a nice improvement from a revision.  After 1 year, your scar will not improve further and you should be ready for a revision.  I would encourage you to discuss with your surgeon. Best wishes!Daniel Brown, MD, FACSBoard Certified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic SurgeonsMember American Society of  Plastic SurgeonsCastle Connolly Top DocReal Self Top 500

Nathan Kludt, MD · Answer

Unfortunately, this can occur with the type of lift that was performed. After one year the scarring will likely not change significantly. In order to "revise" the scar you would likely need a revision lift. Be sure to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options.Best, Dr. Kludt

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear NipTuckWhatsUp,it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering a scar revision surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.Daniel Barrett, MD

Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

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