Breast striae in aesthetic surgery – a novel technique for management

Striae distensae (SD) present in women undergoing further breast surgery such as augmentation or mastopexy, can impact dramatically on outcomes both aesthetically and functionally. No technique has been described to address these. We describe our novel technique for management including intra-dermal nano-fat graft at the time of breast augmentation or mastopexy, followed by post-operative CO2 laser. Twenty patients have been treated with this technique in order to improve aesthetic outcomes and reduce complications such as SD worsening, poor scarring and ptosis. Level of evidence: Level IV, Therapeutic.