What is the success rate for scar revision after breast lift? (photos)

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I got a breast lift in 2016- huge regret. The scars have put me into a depression & I'm far more insecure than I was prior to surgery. I've booked my revision surgery, with the same surgeon. My doctor said this was from the amount of pressure on my breast from the surgery- what are my chances of better scarring now with less pressure? What tips can you share for yielding better scars? If I get my areola smaller, will that add more pressure on my scars? Ps; I'm not doing a lift rev only scar.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Ddrr123,
for scars, I close all of my incisions in 5 layers and do not use absorbable sutures because they cause inflammation and worse scarring. I tape all of my incisions in the office visits once a week for six weeks after surgery to improve the appearance. After taping, I start my patients on a scar gel therapy for 3 months that they have to put on their incisions twice daily.You should discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon as different surgeons have different approaches in scar management.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello @Fearless993102 thank you for your question and showing your pictures. Breast surgery scars can be managed in several different ways, it really depends on the surgeon (make sure to consult with board certified specialist). Whenever I do a breast sexy or lift, reduction from prosthesis change, the scar I always do is in L form, so the scar is not visible and always the results are aesthetically adequate. I share with you a video about the keloid scars in breast surgery to shed more light. Best Wishes!

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD · Answer

Are the scars raised? Are they firm?  Often a steroid injection is the first step to getting things right.  You can inject the scars and watch them soften and flatten. Then, they can be excised and sewn back together.  With the right support garments you should get a nicer result and be much happier.  All of that can be done in the office.

Steven Mapula, MD · Answer

Scars are an inevitable consequence of surgery, and everyone scars differently. Having said that, there are several things you can do to help alleviate tension on the repair to give yourself the best opportunity to have the best scar appearance possible. One thing I do routinely is taping after surgery to help alleviate any tension on the suture line. At 2 weeks post op, I will usually advice my patients to begin using silicone scar sheets which can be quite effective. Hope this helps

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

I would try a small area of breast scar revision under local anesthesia first to see if you re scar or not. Then if happy reschedule full scar revision of previous breast surgery. Expect fees in the $5,000 ranges

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