I had accident at age 4 which left my left chest with a big burn. Now that I'm a grown-up, the scar was very visible in it, I can't wear any kind of tops that would expose it (my boob) . I did think about going to a cosmetic surgery to remove the scar, but I am a bit insecure about how safe would it be. Is'nt a woman's boob kind of sensitive to surgeries? What are the chances that the burn like mine could be removed?
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Breast Skin surgery: would it be dangerous?
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Nipple sensitivity can change if that's a part of what's going to be worked on. Other than that you're pretty safe. Treating burn victims is not uncommon. Ever watched a show called 'The Swan' ? One of their new women is a burn victim.
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Thank you for the information I did'nt know any shows about 'The Swan' though...My burn did'nt really reach to the nipple, there's about half inch distance from the areola. I suppose all I have to do now is to fight my cowardice for surgeries?
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There may be other options... chemical peel, etc. Have you seen a dermatologist about it?
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The only time a doctor saw it was when I went for a medical check up, when a gynecologist has to check for any lumps... that was when I complained for some breast pain, and like some ignorantly health concious, I was afraid my burn when I was four years old might have had some lasting effect in it (Ok, I know that was kind of 'ignorant' bu I can't help thinking that way).The scar was kind of 'tough' (or is it what we call 'kelloids' )... if there are peeling chemicals available, I'd rather go for it than surgery. Have you some idea of peeling chemicals available for scars like that?
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You really need to have a plastic surgeon evaluate the options for you. I really don't think anyone here is qualified to give you a good answer about what can and can not be done. There are too many variables that come into play including size, type and depth of the damage. See a doctor.
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sdp is right. You do need a doctor to evaluate it. Be it a dermatologist or plastic surgeon. There are many different solutions to help scarring. The doc will narrow down options according to you. It's a possibility you won't need surgery though if that's any comfort to you.