Will the puckering around my scar go away? I am nervous that it will not, or get worse. Please advise, details below. (Photo)

April 18, 2014
Asked By:rsnc099 in Charlotte, NC

I am 1 week post op having full TT with Lipo in front and flanks and muscle repair. Will these pleats/puckers go away? Or is there a chance they won't?

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January 31, 2016

Answer: Will the puckering around my scar go away? I am nervous that it will not, or get worse. Please advise, details below.

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January 31, 2016

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Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 31, 2016

Answer: Pleating of the incision

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Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBABoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 31, 2016

Answer: Pleating of the incision

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Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBABoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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April 22, 2014

Answer: Time will tell.

Thomas A. Pane, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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April 22, 2014

Answer: Time will tell.

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Answer: Flattening out of pleats after tummy tuck

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April 21, 2014

Answer: Will the puckering around my scar go away? I am nervous that it will not, or get worse. Please advise, details below

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April 21, 2014

Answer: Will the puckering around my scar go away? I am nervous that it will not, or get worse. Please advise, details below

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