Procedure to Reduce Scar Tissue in Tummy?
asked 2 years ago by petey in arizona
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
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Tags: stomach, scar tissue
Way back I had to have a hysterectomy, and then emergency surgery for really bad scar tissue, and then another for extra scar tissue that came up. Then a hernia removed. When they did, the hernia the doctor stated that my scar tissue was really bad.
Is there anything I can do for my tummy? If I started doing sit ups again would this cause more scar tissue inside as before my emergency surgery I was doing 500 sit ups a night. I just would like to get rid of this. I hate looking at myself.
2 answers to Procedure to Reduce Scar Tissue in Tummy?
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Go ahead and do exercises to reduce scar tissue.
As plastic surgeons, we all wish we had the secret to control scar tissue. Some scar tissue is good while too much is bad. Doing more situps is an excellent idea to promote scar softening and remodeling. It should not make the situation worse. In fact, it should make it better. Before embarking on any exercise regimen, you should discuss this with your surgeon who is more aware of your physical condition.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Abdominal Scar Tissue
Sorry to hear that you are having such trouble with scaring. If you post a picture, then we may be able to give you more specific advice. If your scars are limited to your lower abdomen, then you may be able to benefit from an abdominoplasty procedure. Alternatively, you may have able to imporve the appearance of your scars. While situps are great for your abdominal muscles, it likley will not make much of a difference in your scars. Good luck.
