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Signs of Scar Contracture After Tummy Tuck?

asked 2 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
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Tags: contracture, protruding, scar

I had a tummy tuck 10 weeks ago and my belly is protruding over my scar. It doesn't seem to get better at any point during the day. Could this be scar contracture? Will I need a redo?

1 answer to Signs of Scar Contracture After Tummy Tuck?

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Softening of Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)

Scar contracture is typically maximal at 6 weeks following surgical repair. After 6 weeks, the scar should demonstrate subtle and general softenng. Certainly, it should be getting better at 10 weeks .
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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