1 year post scar revision & 1 month post dog ear removal - New Photos at end!!

Thank you so much Megan! The scar is actually lighter now than in those pictures - but I am happy that it will be a thinner line very soon!

I will definately update.

omg i read your storie i would love to talk to u more on this how much did they charge you for the revision julia a c.

Hi Julia, I am almost 6 weeks post scar revision. It is healing very well. I will post pictures tomorrow - I just haven't had a chance. I had to pay for the hospital, anesthesia & preop testing - insurance did cover a lot, so my total payment was about $600, which was worth it to me!

The scar is still thin & I am wearing a scar fx silicone sheet on it. I swell a little still. I started exercising again - pilates yesterday & walking, a little running & some careful yoga (don't want to stretch too much!).

Any questions you may have, feel free to ask!

Madison, your scar is healing very nicely and appears to be a normal, non-hypertrophic scar that will eventually flatten and pale! Your figure looks amazing too! A while ago I told you that I was considering scar revision for a hypertrophic scar located on right volar forearm! I am seeing two of the best plastic surgeons I can locate! I went to one and he told me that he did not want to perform the revision....he said that I am an extremely attractive man and that no matter how much he can improve the scar that the same demons that haunt me now will eventually haunt me again and that I will want to repeat the same revision all over again. At first I was angry at him, but later realized that he made a very good point....and that he was probably right. I am still going to consult with the other plastic surgeon in a week or so..........but I felt the need to tell you that the scar only bothers you and that there is no man in the world bothered by it, and there is no man in the world who would not want to date you because of it, nor is there a man in the world who would NOT find your figure very attractive!

Just got your last updat I'm amazed! I'm just glad to hear your PS didn't charge you for your revision that is a Gr8! physician. Initially, your scar seem to be a little high from my (point of view) but it seemed to heal wonderfully, as time moved on it seem to just fade away. When I went for my consult the PS describe to have the incision just below my pubic hair line. I have a previous scar from c-section and he said he would get rid of that and go just below, thats why I was a little surprise yours was rather high but nevertheless it turned out PERFECT! Congrats...best wishes!

Thank you so much!  I was very upset at first about how high the scar was & especially how much higher it was on one side.  I was not able to wear my bikini without pulling it up higher on the one side which looked silly & also was annoying because I had to be aware of it constantly - every time I got up, sat down, bent, swam, etc.  I am hoping this year will finally be a year I can be comfortable in my swimsuit & not worry about a scar popping out or a dog ear lump showing! I am so glad that you spoke to your PS about scar placement.  That is very important & my one big regret.  I never thought I even had to mention it - I just assumed that they would automatically put it as low as possible - geez why not?  Good luck with your surgery & let us know how it goes!

As promised, here's my update I had my TT on May 27, 2013,The whole procedure went well from beginning to end, had an overnight stay don't know how common that is maybe because I had a so-called Brazilian butt lit ( a whole another story) but anyway I even had my own private room. it took me a few days to look down out the scar and I not so happy with it only because as mentioned before a bikini incision which was not noticeable at all. It seems as though he re cut that same incision and of course extended from hip bone to hip bone,however the incision looks as if he didn't do a straight line but instead stopped at one point and then picked upf where he left off( a little choppy) kinda hard to explain but it like this way on both the right & left sides. I wouldn't go as far as saying it's a botched job, but I would imagine when using a scalpel it would be a even straight line this was NOT the case. I do have a follow up appointment with him on Friday and I will definitely bring this to his attention, not sure what can be done about it. Bit I was hoping you can shed a little light on this from your experience on of others. Finally. last question to you is, are there special strips that are used to improve the scar? I did ask him about that, and I was told that they were not needed because it structures from the inside rather than the outside. You're the only one I correspond with because of your comment about "dog ears" in that caught my attention and when he touch subject, in the consultation without saying actually what they were called, I mentioned it, I felt very articulate. Big ups to YOU! Any information you can provide will be greatly appreciated!!

Hi tifftiff!  Thanks for the update!  I am not sure what to think about your description of your new scar.  My PS cut out my old scar & then stitched it back together.  My old scar was crooked & thick & raised, but my new one is a nice curve line.  Hopefully yours will heal into a nice thin line.  Keep the steri-strip tape on yours as long as you can - I think that helps keep the scar thin because it keeps skin from separating from tension of walking around & everyday activities.  That is the tape your PS put on after surgery.  I even had some lying around the house & put them on for 3 weeks after my revision, just to be sure my scar wound would stay closed.  You can buy them in the grocery store.  I still think they helped because the wound on the outside is also what stretches open in the early stages of healing & all you have to do is stretch or strain or lift & it seems that you can open your wound on the outside.  Now I am about 5 weeks post dog ear revision & my scar in that area is so thin & light already.  I do believe the vibrating massager has helped tremendously.  I use it for about 5 minutes each night.  They say it keeps the scar flat.  Just make sure your wound is not open, so you don't irritate it.  Good luck to you & hope that you are happy with your revision & that your scar heals nicely.  Remember, at 4 - 5 months post the scar looks its absolute worse, all purple & red & you will think it will never look better, but it definately does.  It takes time, which is hard to be patient!

Oh, I also now use the Scar fx silicone strips on my scar.  It is supposed to flatten the scar - I think it really works.  It applies pressure to the area & that is what is supposed to keep it flat. 

Thank you for letting me know about that - I will definately talk to him about that. Mine will probably take an hour too. Good to know about the quick recovery. I am getting mine done on a Friday and plan on going back to work the following Wednesday. I am on my feet running around for a few hours at work - but I will definately not be heavy lifting for at least a month after the revision!

I had mine on a Friday, went to the office on Tuesday and helped a mama give birth on Thursday. Thankfully, it was a quick birth and one that didn't require a lot of physical support (I'm a doula!) Yesterday at two weeks post-op, I assisted in a birth that required a lot of physical support for about 15 hours. I didn't wear my CG but should have as I was a little swollen when I got home.

Thank you! My belly button was red for months. Now it is all healed. I wish all the revision costs were covered, but oh well. I will be thrilled when it is all over!

yeah, cute belly button! Mine is huge, lol

Thank you!! It took a while & seemed to go through changes. Now it finally looks natural.

Thank you so much for your kind words ShiBaby!  Wow you are one year post op & your scar is flat & white?  Very nice!  I will definately try the silicone scar strips.  Thank you for the great advice!  Yes I am just so excited!  Then I will finally be ready for my bikini :)

Thank you! I still cannot see the scarline because of the tape still over it, but I am so happy that the dog ear lumps are gone! My hip lines look so smooth & finally has a nice contour instead of the lumps sticking out! Very happy about that.

I cannot believe it is a year before I am finally able to fully enjoy my tt results! It is very few who need a revision, but I would do it all again. This revision surgery was nothing compared to my initial surgery. I am 4 days post op & getting around fine. I stopped taking pain meds yesterday morning and will go back to work wednesday. I took a peek at my scar - my steristrip fell off in one area & it is a very thin line, so I am thrilled about that! I think in a few weeks I will finally be so happy with my results & this summer it is bikini time!

My doctor did it for free, but I had to pay for the facility fees. I paid a total of $500 I believe. That was because he did the scar revision, which I had to be put under for. Just the dog ear revision would have been under just an area numbing & would have cost less. Good luck!