Category Archives: Scar Revision

Breast Lift Scars Explained

Breast Lift Scars: The Incision Decision

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Many women want a breast lift but get confused about breast lift scars and why plastic surgeons sometimes need to make them. Designing Breast Lift Scars "Doctor, can I have the Lollipop incision, or are you going to give me those anchor breast lift scars?".  I get questions about breast lift scars a few times each…

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Thomas P. Sterry, MD

Scar Removal: Advice From a New York City Plastic Surgeon

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Scar Revision As a plastic surgeon working in New York City I see all manner of injuries and surgical scars in every type and color of skin on this earth. Most times scars heal well or at least don't bother patients. Occasionally however, the mark left behind is either in a particularly bad place (like…

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Tummy Tuck Removes C-Section Scars

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Many women who visit my NYC practice want a flatter abdomen after having children. A common worry is whether a tummy tuck will create a second scar above the existing C-section scar. Thankfully, that isn’t the case. A properly performed tummy tuck not only flattens the abdomen but also removes the old C-section scar entirely,…

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Tummy Tuck Scarring Can Be Controlled

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Men and women considering a tummy tuck often worry about scars. While every surgical incision leaves a mark, careful planning and aftercare can greatly influence how your scar looks. Here’s what you can expect and how to help your scar fade well.  What Tummy Tuck Scars Usually Look Like A standard tummy tuck scar is…

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