Is There Anything Effective at Reducing a Tummy Tuck 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

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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... more