Can a doctor use laser welding to close a inverted T (anchor) scar?

Dear Honest157809,
my preferred lift is a lollipop lift when a periareolar won't do (ie greater than 2cm lift required). The lollipop technique was created by a Canadian plastic surgeon named Elizabeth Hall-Findley and treats the breast as a three dimensional structure instead of two dimensions (anchor - lift). Most importantly it does not require the horizontal component scars that the anchor-lift requires and breasts appear much more natural, lifted, and less boxy. Lastly, the lift lasts longer because the lollipop doesn't rely on the skin to hold the breast up, its actually breast tissue thats being brought together to support the breast and hence improves longevity.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

The technique I recommend is The Bellesoma Method. This will reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained if not injured during your previous surgery. Laser cannot weld the closure of skin.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

There is no such thing as laser welding. The incisions are closed with sutures. Lasers can be used to lessen the scars once you have healed.

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.

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.

I’m not sure where you obtained the concept of closing incisions with a laser.
Skin incisions are always closed with sutures.
That is, always has been, and most likely will remain the standard of care.
There are alternatives like internal, absorbable, staples, external staples But sutures are the main stay of quality plastic surgery care.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD