10 months post-op. My scars burn so bad. No lotion or oil helps. What could this mean?

Hello and thank you for your question! Those are all good reasons to be concerned. There are a few reason these symptoms could be present. One is cellulitis, which is an infection of the skin and is often associated with symptoms you have described. It could also be an allergic reaction to eit...

Hello and thank you for your question! Based on your photos , you appear to be a good candidate for breast reduction surgery. Schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options. Best wishes!

Hormone fluctuations, significant weight gain from pregnancies and breastfeeding can cause breasts to grow back after a BR.  If you liked the results from your two other breast reductions, return to that surgeon(s) for advice about undergoing another full breast reduction or reduction with a se...

It is not uncommon to have a small opening on this site, I usually tell my patients to keep it dry and no ointments of any kind, but you should continue to follow your PS's post-operative protocols as your PS knows the extent of your surgery and how you are healing.Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS B...

Thank you for your question! Schedule an appointment with your surgeon to discuss this. You need clarification prior to surgery. Also, 2nd opinions are always a good thing. Best wishes!

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...