How Do I Fix a Bad Belly Button Scar After Tummy Tuck?

I had a tt on 3-13-10 my belly button looks horrible it hurts really bad and i can see every stitch he used to close it on the outside surrounding it....

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4 Weeks Post- Tummy Tuck. Prone to Hypertrophic Scarring. Suggestions?

I Had a Ftt 4 Wks Ago with Plication of the RA. I generally get Keloidal(hypertrophic ) scarring. What steps and for how long should I take to...

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Do I Need a Tummy Tuck/ BB Revision? (photo)

Hi, Im 7 months post op from my tummy tuck. I had a wonderful surgeon who was very patient with me through out this process. I am a African American...

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Hypertrophic Scar Revision? (photo)

My tummy tuck was performed on 8/2010. My healing process was tedious and I had rope like scars that often burned, stung and swelled daily. So, my Dr....

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Hypertrophic Scar After Tummy Tuck

It's only been two weeks since my tummy tuck. I know i'm early in this, but I can see a Hypertrophic scar will be forming. It appears as though there...

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I'm Prone to Hypertrophic Scars, One Year Post TT & I Get Periodic Tightening Sensation, Normal?

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Can my Belly Button Be Fixed Easily and Should I Have to Pay for It? (photo)

Fifty yr old women. 22 yr ago 3 kids, (2 C-sec) & 11 months ago I had a tt with hernia rpr w/o MR. I asked the PS if I needed MR and he had me...

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Need a Revision Surgery for Bad Scars After Tummy Tuck Complications?

I had a tummy tuck that did NOT go as planned. Surgeon overcompensated and skin was left too thin and now have terrible blotchy hypertrophic scars....

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Are Hypertrophic Scars More Common in Upper Abdomen Than Lower Abdomen Area?

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Can Copper Ointment Be Used with Sylicone Sheets on Tt Scars?

I have been using silicone sheets for the hypotrophic scar I developed. Been using these for two wks can I use copper ointment also?

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