Hello, I had breast implants 3 years ago. And my P.S. advised me to have a mastopexy with a anchor lift. He also told me that I should go with 350cc implants and NOT 315cc implants. I am happy with my size, I am not happy with how they look. I am thinking of having them replaced (same size or 350cc) BUT I am so worried about the anchor scar. Before I email every P.S. on this planet, would it be possible at all for a P.S. to use lasers to close the incision? Minimizing the scar.
January 10, 2024
Answer: Scarring after breast lift and reduction Lasers don't weld. They can heat tissue or even cut tissue, but their use will not ensure inconspicuous scarring. What is done in the operating room and what is done afterwards are the important components to healing and scaring. In the operating room, an experienced surgeon will carefully determine what stays and what goes. The tissue that stays needs to maintain as much of a blood supply as possible for the purposes of not only tissue survival, but also healing (the incision). Once the appropriate tissue is removed, the next important step is closing all the incisions in way that not only deep tissue is supported and secured, but also that the skin is properly aligned. Throughout the process, care is taken to avoid unnecessary injury to tissue or skin. At the end of the operation, the incisions are taped over. After surgery, the initial tape is removed, and incisions cleaned. New sterile tape is then applied for another week. At the second week, most women are then ready for a long process of taping with an elastic and porous tape that is meant to be left on for a week or more before changing. This is the key to fine scarring, NOT SILICONE (or 'bio oils', vitamin E, massage, red light therapy, etc.). Incisions need mechanical support, not a water sealant. By about 10 -12 weeks of taping, scars are reassessed. Many women will need more time with the tape, and others will need no further intervention. In my practice, about 20% of patients will benefit from silicone tape or topical gel for another few months. Do not be confused by either surgeons or other people in authoritative positions convincing you otherwise (usually to purchase their 'scar' products). The scientific evidence for modulating scar formation with mechanical force reduction is rife in the literature, and it is the cornerstone for evidence-based post surgical care for incisions.
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January 10, 2024
Answer: Scarring after breast lift and reduction Lasers don't weld. They can heat tissue or even cut tissue, but their use will not ensure inconspicuous scarring. What is done in the operating room and what is done afterwards are the important components to healing and scaring. In the operating room, an experienced surgeon will carefully determine what stays and what goes. The tissue that stays needs to maintain as much of a blood supply as possible for the purposes of not only tissue survival, but also healing (the incision). Once the appropriate tissue is removed, the next important step is closing all the incisions in way that not only deep tissue is supported and secured, but also that the skin is properly aligned. Throughout the process, care is taken to avoid unnecessary injury to tissue or skin. At the end of the operation, the incisions are taped over. After surgery, the initial tape is removed, and incisions cleaned. New sterile tape is then applied for another week. At the second week, most women are then ready for a long process of taping with an elastic and porous tape that is meant to be left on for a week or more before changing. This is the key to fine scarring, NOT SILICONE (or 'bio oils', vitamin E, massage, red light therapy, etc.). Incisions need mechanical support, not a water sealant. By about 10 -12 weeks of taping, scars are reassessed. Many women will need more time with the tape, and others will need no further intervention. In my practice, about 20% of patients will benefit from silicone tape or topical gel for another few months. Do not be confused by either surgeons or other people in authoritative positions convincing you otherwise (usually to purchase their 'scar' products). The scientific evidence for modulating scar formation with mechanical force reduction is rife in the literature, and it is the cornerstone for evidence-based post surgical care for incisions.
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Answer: Scar No, laser cuts or abraids tissue, but does not close. To get to the implant, the breast tissue much be opened as well as skin, and sutures are needed to close the area. Your body heals the cut area with scar tissue. Laser can be used after the wound has healed some to improve the scars.
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Answer: Scar No, laser cuts or abraids tissue, but does not close. To get to the implant, the breast tissue much be opened as well as skin, and sutures are needed to close the area. Your body heals the cut area with scar tissue. Laser can be used after the wound has healed some to improve the scars.
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