It’s been a year since I’ve had my Mastopexy/Augmentation. While I like the shape, I’m concerned with the scarring. I used silicone strips (Embrace) the first few months and have been using scar cream since. My surgeon injected Cortisone twice, which did help, but the pigmentation is still fairly dark. He’s recommended another surgery which he intends to remove the scar tissue. Will this help with the pigmentation? Or, are there other options that may be less invasive? Thanks!
May 30, 2019
Answer: Scar Revision You may benefit from a scar revision where the scars would be cut out and the incisions re-closed. We also have seen beautiful results with Silagen which is a silicone based scar cream. I recommend that you consult with board certified plastic surgeons in your area and be sure to carefully examine their before and after photos to make sure they are able to produce results that you will be happy with. Best of luck to you!
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May 30, 2019
Answer: Scar Revision You may benefit from a scar revision where the scars would be cut out and the incisions re-closed. We also have seen beautiful results with Silagen which is a silicone based scar cream. I recommend that you consult with board certified plastic surgeons in your area and be sure to carefully examine their before and after photos to make sure they are able to produce results that you will be happy with. Best of luck to you!
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May 30, 2019
Answer: Scar Revision Hello,Sometimes it best to start over. Looking at your dark and purple scars, that would be what I recommend; these are not amenable to silicone or lasers. This would involve removing all the scars at the level of the skin, and carefully re-sewing them. The difference would be much less tension on the fresh incisions compared to when your breasts were actually lifted. In addition, I would not recommend Embrace as it is way too expensive and not as reliable as an elastic and porous tape like Hypafix. Further, you don't need silicone in the first 6 to 8 weeks, only mechanical support.
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May 30, 2019
Answer: Scar Revision Hello,Sometimes it best to start over. Looking at your dark and purple scars, that would be what I recommend; these are not amenable to silicone or lasers. This would involve removing all the scars at the level of the skin, and carefully re-sewing them. The difference would be much less tension on the fresh incisions compared to when your breasts were actually lifted. In addition, I would not recommend Embrace as it is way too expensive and not as reliable as an elastic and porous tape like Hypafix. Further, you don't need silicone in the first 6 to 8 weeks, only mechanical support.
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