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4 Weeks Post Op- TT Scar Just Doesn't Look Right to Me. Opinions?
asked 9 months ago by momiemkovr in Los Angeles
Latest answer by Steven Turkeltaub, MD
Question viewed 562 times
Tags: excess skin, incision, options, scar
I am 45, healthy and very active. Aug. 5th 2011 I had a full TT along with breast reduction. I have included pics at different stages, the last few from today at 4 wks post op. My PS will recieve the same current pics tomorow via email. I have my next check up one week from today. Thank you for any opinion. I apreciate it. I'm not at full panic mode but depressed honestly, off and on. I'm certainly not even keel yet.
11 answers to 4 Weeks Post Op- TT Scar Just Doesn't Look Right to Me. Opinions?
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Tummy tuck scars can take months to heal
Based on your photos your results are quite early and I would expect the scars to lighten in color and flatten. The healing ridge is the term for this raised portion of the scar which can take up to six months or longer to heal and mature. Follow up with your plastic surgeon at regular intervals and consider using silicone tape to facilitate the healing process.
Best wishes,
Dr.Bruno
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Scarring after a TT
Don't panic. It is way too soon to tell what your scar will look like. It took a year and a half for mine to go through all the stages scars go through. You siill have swelling which will take several more months to go down. I felt the way you did, too, and I knew better so take my advice and just ignore it for at least another 6-12 months. It's good that you are keeping in touch with your surgeon. When you see him his response will be backed by...
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Tummy tuck recovery
I think for this stage of the recovery you your pictures are normal. Any swelling or elevation of the incision line is usually temporary and will subside over the course of the next few weeks to months. You are, of course, doing the right thing staying in communication with your surgeon.
Dramatic emotional swings after this operation (“panic” or “depression”) are very common. It is in your best interest to occupy your mind with other interests and your...
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Unhappy about appearence of tummy tuck incision
Hello,
You are still relatively early following your tummy tuck. There is either excess swelling of the upper part of the incision or the upper part of the incision has a thicker fat layer. If its swelling it will improve especially if you wear your abdominal binder, if its excess fat it will need to be thinned by revision or lipo down the road.
All the best,
Dr Repta
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Unhappy with the scar 4 weeks after a tummy tuck
Four weeks is still very early in the healing process for a tummy tuck - so don't panic! Full maturation can take up to a year to occur and the results will be considerably different from what you are seeing now.
Sharing your concerns with your plastic surgeon should be helpful and can provide some piece of mind.
Good luck.
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Tummy tuck scars
Hello and thank you for the questions.
Review of your scar photos a month out from surgery would indicate you are making good progress. These scars will take several months to soften and settle down. I wouldn't be overly concerned with how they look now. Maintain regular visits with your surgeon, would be my recommendation.
Best,
Glenn Vallecillos, M.D., F.A.C.S.
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Tummy tuck scars
It's very common to be a little off keel after surgery and to worry if you are healing right. It is way, way to early to judge your result. Make sure you keep your appointments and follow your surgeon's instructions. You are likely to see a lot of improvment over the next few weeks and months.
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Post TT recovery concerns
Post op swelling in your lower abdomen is usually best early I the morning but by day's end look puffy. I would expect gradual resolution of the swelling but not completely before four months. Keep your scheduled appt unless you're having increased pain or fever. A TT is a significant undertaking. You should have the worst behind you. Best wishes
Craig Harrison, MD
Tyler Plastic Surgeon
Tyler Plastic Surgeon
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Unhappy with tummy tuck scar
I agree with my colleagues.... it is too early to become upset. It is normal to have some emotional swings for the first couple of months. I would continue to wear your compression garment and look to your surgeon for reassurance during this time. If things do not ultimately heal the way that you expected then you can probably have some minor revision work to get you there. In the meantime, hold tight and try not to worry!
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Doesn't look right to me either
The swelling is most likely to the combination of procedures.a full TT with a breast reduction can create trauma that is expected but can take a long while to resolve. if all your incisions are ok, then no need to panic.consider lymphatic massage and ultrasound therapy. good luck
Rafael C. Cabrera, MD
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon
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Scars after abdominoplasty
One month after any incision is a little early to pass judgment. tissues are still inflamed and swollen. scars are quite red. abdominoplasty scars are always long and thus we pay a lot of attention to them. i recommend that in the early phase of recovery patients focus on the larger three dimensional changes that occurred and not to worry too much about the scar. yet at the same time focusing on the scar with some specific treatments can in the long run be...
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