I have bright red scars after a mastectomy 2 months ago. They are flat and not painful but wider than I would have liked. Is there a treatment that I can use to minimize the appearance of scars? I know that there are silicon sheets and various creams, but I don't know what is most effective. What kind of ingredients should I look for? Is laser a good option? If so, what kind of laser? When should that happen for optimal results?
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Although I cant see your preop photos posted, you appear to have a very nice outcome. The nipple/areola positioning was likely asymmetric preop as the position of your expanders look good. As far as cleavage goes, that has a lot to do with anatomy and how things are preoperatively. The...
Hi. If you undergo areola reduction first and then undergo mastectomy a few months later, the nipple will have a better chance of survival. Generally speaking, mastectomy cuts majority of the blood supply to the nipple and keeps only a small fraction of the original blood supply. However, when...
Dear ls16,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations...
