What are the reasons scars stretch or widen after surgery (specifically breast lift) 1. Surgical technique? 2. Pressure/tension from the lift? 3. Improper scar maintenance? Those are the most common answers I've seen but what causes the widening and how do I avoid it from happening again during a second revision surgery?
March 23, 2022
Answer: Scarring If you have a vertical scar technique for your breast lift then the mechanical load on the vertical scar is widening. For that reason, there are two techniques that avoid the vertical scar: The Bellesoma Method or the mini lift. However, if you already have these scars present then there is not much you can do about it. Best Wishes, Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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March 23, 2022
Answer: Scarring If you have a vertical scar technique for your breast lift then the mechanical load on the vertical scar is widening. For that reason, there are two techniques that avoid the vertical scar: The Bellesoma Method or the mini lift. However, if you already have these scars present then there is not much you can do about it. Best Wishes, Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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March 20, 2022
Answer: Scar stretch The answer is of course "all of the above"...but the biggest factor, that you haven't mentioned, is genetics. In general the patients needing a breast lift don't have great skin elasticity, and are prone to getting stretch marks and developing widened scars. The 2 biggest 'red flags' for scar stretch in my experience, are previous scars stretching, and natural stretch marks. If it's your second revision, (as opposed to first revision) then I doubt you can full prevent it.
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March 20, 2022
Answer: Scar stretch The answer is of course "all of the above"...but the biggest factor, that you haven't mentioned, is genetics. In general the patients needing a breast lift don't have great skin elasticity, and are prone to getting stretch marks and developing widened scars. The 2 biggest 'red flags' for scar stretch in my experience, are previous scars stretching, and natural stretch marks. If it's your second revision, (as opposed to first revision) then I doubt you can full prevent it.
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