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How Long Does It Take for the Suture Line in a Tummy Tuck to Heal? (photo)
The bulk of my suture line is healing nicely, but at the point of the most tension, I have a small hole about the size of a pencil eraser. I have also noticed that there is a thin line that has scabbing. I am 1 month post op. How long will it take to close all the way?
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Paintura
in Hudson, FL
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Healing after a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)
Small openings after a tummy tuck are quite common. It can take several weeks for the open wound to completely heal and it can take up to 18 months for the scar to mature. Moisturizers and massage can help; after the oipen wound is closed I generally recommend scar tape.
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Scar Healing After Tummy Tuck
Your incision will take between 12 to 18 months to fully heal. Your plastic surgeon should follow you along as you heal to make sure everything is healing as expected. If the "small hole" does not appear to be healing normally, it could be a deep suture that needs to be removed (easily done in the office), but your surgeon will be the best to make that call. Best wishes.
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Or treat it the same as the rest of the incision?
Is there something I can do to speed the healing of it?