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Is There Anything Effective at Reducing a Tummy Tuck Scar?
asked 1 year ago by 5394anon in UK
Latest answer by Michael A. Jazayeri, MD
Question viewed 156 times
Tags: abdomen, surgery scar
I have had surgical scar revision done but still ended up with a pigmented widened scar. It has been two years and I would like the scar to match my skin tone and look more even. I am aware it wont go completely
1 answer to Is There Anything Effective at Reducing a Tummy Tuck Scar?
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Wide scars after tummy tuck or cosmetic surgery
There are four types of scars after any surgery.
The most desirable is a very thin, barely noticeable scar.
The second is a raised, thick, ropey scar which can be due to genetics or poor wound closure or an inflammatory event which happened during the wound healing (infection in the area of the scar).
The third is a thick, raised scar which grows OUTSIDE the boundary of the scar. This is called a keloid. You may have seen cauliflower like scars...
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Michael A. Jazayeri, MD
Santa Ana Plastic Surgeon
Santa Ana Plastic Surgeon