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Is There Permenant Scar Makeup for TT Incision?

asked 5 months ago by menssurgery in Canada
Latest answer by Karol A. Gutowski, MD
Question viewed 143 times
Tags: makeup, options, permanent, scar

Just wondering, is there any permenant scar make up, like a tattoo but matching skin color, TX

4 answers to Is There Permenant Scar Makeup for TT Incision?

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Permanent Scar Makeup for Tummy Tuck Scar

In some cases, tattoo may work for covering up smaller scars. It is unlikely to work for a larger scar. It would be best to discuss with your plastic surgeon to see if a revision, steroids, laser or silicone pads would be a good option.
Karol A. Gutowski, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Scars

All cuts leave scars. We may do beautiful work and you scar may decide to get thick and dark. If that happens some people tattoo designs, like belts over them. Only time will tell.
William B. Rosenblatt, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Permenant Scar Makeup for Tummy Tuck Scar

I completely agree with Dr. Tholen. The BEST camouflage for a Tummy Tuck scar is an inconspicuous scar which is hidden in most panties' boundries. If the scar is prominent, a scar revision with careful relief of pulling on the skin edges may frequently result in a pleasing and hardly noticeable scar. Applying "ink" to a scar often draws the eye to it thereby defeating the idea of camouflage and inviting questions. To make things worse, fashions change in tattooing as well and... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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"Permanent" scar makeup (tattoo) for tummy tuck scars is not recommended.

If you have a dark or widened scar after tummy tuck, revision is your best bet. Sure, there will still be a scar, but it will likely be narrower and less visible. Of course, it has to heal for another full year or so to fade and soften, and during this time it is critical to avoid ultraviolet exposure of any kind (sun or tanning bed) to avoid hyperpigmentation. Some patients consider "hiding" the scar by over-tattooing flowers, leaves, or colored patterns, but I think this... more
Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS

Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

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