How to fix these strange points & who performs it? (Photos)

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I got a breast lift in December that left me with scars that were in the middle of my breast instead of in the fold. So I went back to the same Dr in June who pulled the scars down so they are in the fold of my breast. The problem now, though, are these very strange points (see pictures) where the skin comes together at the top of the scar. I do not want to go back to the same Dr because he has been awful both times. I’m wondering what a procedure like this is called? And who performs it?

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD · Answer

These are called "dog ears". They occur when there is excess tissue at the end of an incision line. Your doctor wanted to limit how far to extend the incision and resulting scar and hoped these would settle.
It should be possible to fix those in the office with a small awake procedure.  This would be a scar revision.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and hyperpigmentation. We begin each scar evaluation with an assessment of scar quality and subtype. Our main concern is rebuilding collagen and that is why we use a HIDEF protocol that includes combination therapy. Morpheus 8, scar subcision, fibrous release, fractional laser, CO2 laser, Thulium laser, PDL Vbeam laser, and fractional resurfacing can be used in addition to TCA Cross and chemical peels to further improve skin. Patients should start Melarase AM and Melarase PM for active hyperpigmentation. Always begin with a consultation to decide whether early subcision should be started.

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Anna Chacon, MD, FAAD · Answer

The types of scars after breast lift surgery includes lollipop scarring, donut scars, anchor scars, and crescent scars. The lollipop breast lift scar is the most common as this type of lift is used to achieve a standard lift. Corticosteroid shots. The medicine in these shots helps shrink the scar. Freezing the scar. Called cryotherapy, this can be used to reduce the hardness and size of the scar. Scars seem to get worse before they get better. For about six weeks after surgery, the scar becomes red, firm, and hard. This is the body's way of making a very strong and solid scar. Over the next four months, the scar will soften and lose the redness.

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