Plastic Surgery Q and A

Question: If a surgeon uses a laser instead of a scalpel on a breast lift will this make a difference in the size of the scars?
Answer: No. A laser is nothing more than another form of a scalpel used to cut or deepatheliazed the skin. The size of the scars is a function of the tension on the wound, the pattern of mastopexy used, the skill of the surgeon and ultimately how ell the individual heals.