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Doctor insights on: Scar Revision After Breast Reduction

It helps: Depending in the skin type and color, laser can be very helpful in reducing the color and thickness of the scar. ...Read more

Depends.: Most patients tend to scar well; scars tend to fade over the course of time. However, these scars will always be visible; patients should have realastic expectations. Sometimes, scars benefit from additional treatment and/or revisionary surgery to improve their appearance. Overall, despite scarring, breast reduction surgery is one of the most patient pleasing operations performed. ...Read more

Different techniques: There are many different techniques which are popularly known as the crescent, donut, lollipop and anchor in order of increasing scarring. The appearance of the scars is the result of the technique used, the surgeon's skills and the individual's response to the injury and natural healing tendencies. Each of these 3 factors can play a major role in the result and noticeability of the scars. See fig. ...Read more

Drainage, redness: Look for increasing or expanding redness, any suture line drainage, or increased pain. Infections usually happen 7-21 days after surgery. Some redness along the incisions is normal as healing takes place. If you have any questions about your wound you should see the surgeon who is taking care of you. ...Read more

Multiple options: There are many different scar creams out there with varying degrees of science behind them and clinical information. In my office, we offer skinmedica's scar recovery which has shown good early results. ...Read more

Scars: In my practice the short scar vertical reduction is a lollipop scar around the areola and straight down and usually heals very well w a faint straight line scar. ...Read more

Ask Surgeon.: Best to run your questions and concerns by your plastic surgeon. After physical examination, it is likely that he/she will have recommendations for you. Such recommendations may include the use of silicone-based products and/or injection of steroids directly into the scars. Scars tend to improve/mature over the course of the first year after surgery; scar revision surgery may be helpful also. ...Read more

Probably not: Itching in previous scars is very common. I suggest you call your doctor for an examination and possibly a mammogram or ultrasound. ...Read more

Many: Silicone sheeting, cordran tape, mederma, and sometimes kenalog (triamcinolone) injection. ...Read more

Breasts reduction: Breasts can enlarge after reduction in certain cases. Sometimes people have to get a repeat reduction if significant. Pain at incisions is common after surgery. Swelling after surgery is also common and may be what you are experiencing. Make sure to follow up with your surgeon. ...Read more

Call now. :): Now would be a good time to ask your surgeon what to do. I appreciate it when my patients call me. It shows that we are on the same team, and it gives me a chance to help them. There are no stupid questions, only the ones we shoudl have asked. ...Read more

First you decide: At 24, do you need it? . If doctors scared you look for a second surgeon (and opinion). Any surgical procedure scar is an issue, some heal gently barely visible scar, other may form larger scar tissue (keloids) Next step is your decision. ...Read more

Breast Wound Healing: After a breast reduction there can be many things that can affect the healing. Sometimes small pockets of blood accumulate and if they are just undr the scar this will make the wound or scar appear if there is a bloob blister. Usually this will break, the fluid will come out and it will heal in just fine. It is certainly nothing to worry about but if you are concerned call your surgeon. ...Read more

Scarring: That depends. Everyone heals differently and some people may be prone to keloid scarring, which may not resolve over time. ...Read more

One Year: Best to wait approximately one year after the initial operation prior to considering revisionary scar surgery. Best wishes. ...Read more

Depends: If you are asking how long is process to get a breast reduction covered by insurance than you need to start by first contacting ins to see if this is a covered procedure. You need to have documented reasons for the reduction. This documentation helps to come from you primary care doc. It is also helpful to get as close to your ideal weight through diet and exercise before having surgery. ...Read more

Depends: Breast lifts can include reduction given the goal. At minimum, skin is removed but this typically has little weight. The breast will be lifted and more compact which may result in a smaller bra cup size. ...Read more

Very similar: Breast lift and breast reduction both involve reduction of the breast skin and underlying tissue to raise the breasts and create a more satisfactory shape, size and appearance. The scars are similar; around the areola, vertically down and possibly along the breast fold. The differences depend on how much tissue is removed and how much the breast size is reduced as with a reduction. ...Read more

Persistence...: The best way to obtain insurance coverage for breast reduction surgery involves some “hoops” to jump through. The more documentation you have (for example, from your primary care doctor, physical therapist, chiropractor etc.) the better when it comes to obtaining insurance “authorization” for the procedure.
 Your plastic surgeon will help you through the process. Best wishes. ...Read more

Generally after you: Are finished having children. I have had to re-do two breast reductions in patients who had children after their first reductions and whose breasts became very large again with pregnancy and nursing. On the other hand, I have done reductions in 15 yr-old girls with enormous breasts and severe neck and back pain because of them. ...Read more

Depends...: Size after breast reduction surgery will depend on many variables. It will be important for you to communicate your goals with your plastic surgeon. I would suggest that you do not use cup sizes as a reference, because this form of communication can lead to confusion/misunderstanding. Goal pictures may be helpful. Most patients wish to and improve the proportionality of the upper /lower body... ...Read more

Depends…: There is no specific age required to undergo breast reduction surgery. However, if you are under the age of 18, you will need parenteral or legal guardian consent. Best wishes. ...Read more

Maybe: Some reduction procedures leave more glandular tissue intact behind the nipple than others, so it will depend on the type of surgery and the individual. The possibility of successful breast feeding is definitely decreased by a reduction. ...Read more

They get bigger: After a breast reduction your breasts will still get larger and smaller based on overall weight. ...Read more

Need Consultation: Generally speaking, breast reduction surgery tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations performed. Of course, every patient's case should be individualized; benefit versus risk ratios should be considered. Educate yourself about the potential risks/complications associated with the procedure. Choose your plastic surgeon carefully; ask to see lots of examples of his/her work. Best. ...Read more

Plastic surgeons: Seek an experienced plastic or specific breast surgeon.
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Learn the risks.
There are several physical as well as emotional with change in body.
Set your expectations.
Clarify indications and any insurance coverage. ...Read more

Seek Consultation.: Unfortunately, there will be no way for online consultants to provide you with a precise answer. Best to seek consultation with plastic surgeons in your area; ask to see lots of examples of their work. Best wishes. ...Read more

No: Most women seeking breast reduction surgery are in significant neck, shoulder and upper back pain already. After surgery, they usually experience an immediate sense of relief, not a large amount of surgical pain. ...Read more

Moderately.: Generally, most patients do very well after breast reduction surgery. This operation tends to be less painful than other operations such as breast augmentation or tummy tuck surgery. Most patients require pain medication for approximately one week after the procedure. Generally speaking, breast reduction surgery tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations performed. ...Read more