Scar Revision - Dr. Bermant

[JTZ]

Dr. Bermant,

When you do scar revisions, what is the purpose of the scar revision; particularly if it's around the areaola?

Is it done to remove the "lump" of scar tissue under the skin that might be causing a contour problem?

Or is it to make an existing 'ugly' or 'unsightly' scar look better on the surface of the skin?

Or sometimes both?

Thanks for any info.

[JTZ]

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[DrBermant]

Dr. Bermant,

When you do scar revisions, what is the purpose of the scar revision; particularly if it's around the areaola?

Is it done to remove the "lump" of scar tissue under the skin that might be causing a contour problem?

Or is it to make an existing 'ugly' or 'unsightly' scar look better on the surface of the skin?

Or sometimes both?

Thanks for any info.

There can be many elements involved in revision gynecomastia surgery.  Deformities can include the access scar(s), remaining gland and scar after liposuction alone, and adhesion deformities.

Some crater deformities can be so extensive that there is not enough tissue left for revision.

Such questions are better explored during a consultation after an evaluation.


Hope this helps,

Michael Bermant, MD
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