Treating scar hyperpigmentation after Tummy Tuck

Recently we have begun using a variety of lasers for scars in our practice and I have been amazed at the results.  Fractional Co2 and fractioanl erbium can improve the texture, while the pulsed dye Yag laser seems to dramatically improve the hyperpigmentation in many patients.

The look of an abdominoplasty scar is dependent on a number of factors, including genetics, skin complexion, timing of recovery, quality of postoperative care, and the type of repair. Abdominoplasty scars can hyperpigment in the immediate postoperative period.  However, the long term results of... more

Time is the most important thing at the 10 week stage of scar healing. You can also try silicone sheeting or topical products like ScarGuard and Mederma.  Those can be used now. Scar revision is something that could be considered (this includes laser, steroid or additional surgery).  You may be... more

Your best treatment options include: Massage Sunblock Silicone sheeting Laser scar reduction Time!

While your result looks like you have a bit of a nasty scar right now, if we could project you one to two years down the road, you would see a dramatic improvement in the scar and hyperpigmentation. Scar massage, possible IPL treatments may speed the resolution a bit also.

Ariela, Pigmentation in scars after tummy tuck is very common.  It usually continues to fade with time, even as far out as years after surgery.  There are bleaching creams that may help to speed up the process.  Also, don't forget to avoid sun exposure to your scars, as this will tend to make... more

Any amount of subcutaneous blood such as a hematoma can cause pigmentation or hyperpigmentation, espceially in a person with a darker skin. this will usually fade over 9 month. it is critical to avoid sun bathing or tanning during this period in order to avoid permanenet hyperpigmentation. keeping the skin... more

Hyperpigmentation is common after surgery expecially in darker skinned patients and it usually subsides after 1-2 years.  There are many topical agents on the market, but the majority do not help this. If the scars stay red for a very long time, than sometimes IPL treatments can help.   Steven... more

Hi- I understand your concern about your scar- but your interests and final outcome will be best served by exercising as much patience as you can muster... human scars mature over the first 12-18 months after they are created, meaning that for that time period, the scars will improve in appearance on their own... more

I am not  certain from  your photo if you already had a vertical scar, or if you had some skin necrosis that left an abnormal scar.  Either way, your scar will improve with time.  You can speed up the process with two modalities. The first would be a product called Scar Guard.  It is... more