Saggy breasts with horrible scars. What should I do?

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I had a breast reduction 2 years ago and was not happy with the results. My breasts were super saggy and the scars were all the way on my upper tummy. A year ago, the same doctor wanted to revise it. It looked the same and I submitted myself to another revision with him. The same doctor did the same surgery 3 times and got the same results! I am stuck with saggy breasts and keloid scars on my upper tummy. I can't even wear a bikini bra without the scars being visible. What should I do?

Scott C. Lindsay, DO · Answer

Thank you for your question.
Sorry you unhappy with your surgical result. Schedule a consultation with one or more board certified plastic surgeons to discuss your options for a  revision. Best wishes!

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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 RF therapy to help reduce the longterm effects of the scarring. Keloids, hypertrophic scars, widened scars, red scars, and hyperpigmented scars all require scar modulation with topical creams followed by lasers and RF therapy. Topical skincare should be directed to a specific need, whether for pigmentation or hypertrophy and our office can guide you through the process to obtain the correct Plato’s Scar cream or Melarase cream for hypertrophy and discoloration. In terms of lasers, we would employ the vbeam laser for redness, Venus Viva RF, PRP microneedling, chemical peels, and Morpheus 8, fractional erbium, or fractional co2. All of these have their individual benefits. Most of all, we recommend you visit a solid plastic surgeon who understands surgical scar revision, laser therapy, and RF therapy for scars. 
 
Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

I'm sorry to hear of the issues you have had with breast reductions.  Without photos it is hard to make specific recommendations.  As you have had concerns with your results and have given your surgeon the opportunity to address them, perhaps it's time to seek a second opinion from a different board certified plastic surgeon near you.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Vanityglamscars,
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 and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

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