I have unsightly retained Areola scar as well as a bottomed out breast from a breast lift operation two years ago. The extremely high nipple sucks, but the scar has become very almost unbearable to live with. Is there any way to get this quickly excised with a very thin vertical incision in lieu of this unsightly dark scarring? What would be the approximate cost? I live in NYC and not sure where to seek out this simple service? Unfortunately going back to my original surgeon is not an option.
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Hi R4INBOW - I am assuming from your photograph that you have undergone a previous abdominoplasty / tummy tuck procedure and this part of the resulting scar. It appears from your photograph that your scar may be raised - a 'hypertrophic' scar. This risk of this happening is influenced by genetic...
Our office has many different treatments for scars depending on the depth of atrophy or hypertrophy. Scars require a combination approach using our HI DEF protocol which uses a combination of lasers, topical scar modulation, and RF treatments to pixelate scars, improve contour, reduce...
In general, I have found over the years that silicone gels, creams and patches to be of little value in treating scars and little more than just busy work. You would be wise to consult with a board certified cosmetic dermatologist to discuss the use of professionally performed microneedling (no...
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