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Do I Need Scar Treatment at 5 Weeks Post Full Tummy Tuck (photo)

asked 5 months ago by ChristinaS in springfield, MO
Latest answer by J. Jason Wendel, MD
Question viewed 197 times
Tags: 1 month post-op, recommendation

Well Yesterday I 5 week Mark of my full TT i went back to see my doctor she couldnt believe her eyes.She was very impressed with my scar & belly button@ just 5 weeks.Although i do have a muffin top she said she will extend my scar for me to give me a better & smaller waist line although alot on here say i need Lipo i will trust my doctor :) I have 2 say i do feel better everyday.She wants to make me the poster child for her office.Now she saids i dont need scar treatment cause im healing well? Is this true?

9 answers to Do I Need Scar Treatment at 5 Weeks Post Full Tummy Tuck (photo)

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Scars take months not weeks to properly fade, especially on the tummy

Yes, your scars are coming along nicely. It takes months not weeks for the scars to slowly and gradually fade. Massage moisturizing lotion into them 3 times a day and avoid tanning or exposure to the sun. At the 6-8 week mark is usually when normal scars look their worst and then start to gradually get better. You appear to be on a normal track. I hope this helps.
J. Jason Wendel, MD

Nashville Plastic Surgeon
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Patience and silicone gel helpful for scar healing

Scars can take a long time to fade after abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), and yours looks like it is doing fine one month after surgery. It will probably be at least six months before you start to see reduction in the pink color, and more likely a year or two before the scar really looks it's best. I recommend that my patients use a topical silicone gel or silicone gel sheets daily (24/7) to speed the scar tissue maturation and prevent excess scar (keloid) formation. Brands... more
Pamela B. Rosen, MD

Coral Springs Plastic Surgeon
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Scars follow a predictable course.

From your photos, you certainly appear to be healing well. Most people it seems don't realize that scarring is a normal and fairly predictable process. Immediately after surgery, the incisions appear just like that - incisions. As time goes on and you build the scar tissue that holds the skin and tissue together, they will begin to appear elevated and pink or purple. This is all normal. The elevation is due to the amount of early scar tissue (collagen) and the color is due to the... more
David Bogue, MD

Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon
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Scar Treatment after Tummy Tuck

Looks like you are healing well. You may consider using a silicone gel product if OK with your surgeon. Google: GelZone Abdominal Wrap.
Karol A. Gutowski, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Scar Treatment

I doubt you "need" scar treatment since you sound like you are doing quite well. But the creams created for scars will probably get you to the finish line a little faster. I find the patients that use these creams are doing very well.
Ronald V. DeMars, MD

Portland Plastic Surgeon
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Silicone sheeting

Ask your surgeon if she would be amenable to Scarguard or silicone sheeting, I find it helps with scars.
Vishnu Rumalla, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Silicone gel reasonable to use to help maximize aesthetic outcome

Scar creams such as those containing silicone can help maximize the positive aesthetic appearance of your scar. With almost no downside risk and relatively low cost, it makes sense to use a medical grade one.
Steven Turkeltaub, MD

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon
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Scar treatment post abdominoplasty

You are healing very nicely. as the cost of scar gel is quite small, I would suggest using it, as the saying goes, it couldn't hurt. I think that your "muffin tops" would do well with liposuction.
Rick Rosen, MD

Norwalk Plastic Surgeon
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Scar after tummy tuck

I agree that your results are very good, and you still have quite some recovery since your surgery was only 1-2 months ago. In any case, there is no harm in starting a scar therapy. However the results are very variable. However, there is a chance for an improvement as well. I would prefer some sort of silicone sheet treatment which has proven and documented results. Try NewGel+.
Tito Vasquez, MD

Southport Plastic Surgeon

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