You may want to allow several months or even a year to elapse to allow sufficient laxity in the skin to perform a scar revision and advance the flaps so that a layered repair can be accomplished. Although fat injections are an option, I would discourage you from pursuing this approach
Indented scars left after Tummy tuck
After tummy tuck for tram flap the tummy scar was very tight, red and itchy. 9 months post op and my PS inject the area with multiple cortisone shots. This resulted in all the fat under the scar dissolving and the scar in severely indented.
I am now 12 months post op and the PS says there is nothing she can do. I look deformed, please help me.
2 answers to “Indented scars left after Tummy tuck”
A: Improving scars after Tummy Tuck
The most important element in acheiving perfect tummy tuck scars are initial placement of the incision and suturing of the Scarpa's fascia during abdominoplasty. These elements should be addressed with your plastic surgeon before surgery. If you have unsightly scars after abdominoplasty, you may be a candidate... more
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