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Tummy Tuck Scars 117 answers

I imagine that you can have tummy tuck scars hidden below your underpants but is this true? can i wear a bikini 1 year after tummy tuck?

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How Big is the Tummy Tuck Scar? 40 answers

Where does the scar appear after surgery?

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Tummy Tuck or Scar Revision for C Section Scar? 32 answers

I have two children and my first child was an emergency c-section due to placenta privia and I got a vertical c-section as well as for my second child...

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Will Full Tummy Tuck Remove All Scars on Stomach? 24 answers

I'm getting a tummy tuck and breast augmentation sometime after Christmas! I need to know what exactly I need. I think I need a full tummy tuck and...

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Tummy Tuck Scar - Is It Similar to C-Section Scar? 21 answers

Would my scar be hip to hip and as low as my C-section scar?

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Is It Possible for a Tummy Tuck Scar Below C Section Scar? 21 answers

I am 23 years old. After a twin pregnancy, my stomach is full of stretch marks and I have loose, sagging skin. Im 5' 11", 179 lbs with a goal...

5 ft 8 in to 6 ft 0 in bikini line c-section post-pregnancy stretch marks twins

Is Tummy Tuck Possible for Tummy with Multiple Surgery Scars? 18 answers

I am considering a Tummy Tuck. I have 2 vertical c-section scars that healed very well. However, there is excess skin on either side of the scars (my...

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Is it Possible to Have a Horizontal Tummy Tuck Scar Placed Under C-Section Scar? 18 answers

I am wondering if I could possibly get a horizontal full tummy tuck scar below my current c-section scar without having to get a vertical scar. If the...

before c-section female horizontal results

Can a Tummy Tuck Hide my Vertical Scar? 17 answers

I have a vertical scar center my abdomen that starts above my belly button and goes down not quite to pubic hair line. I have a skin apron lately too...

before

Mini or Full Tummy Tuck for Best Results? 17 answers

I don't know if I could deal with a scar across the belly. I would however do a Mini Tummy Tuck, along with a Breast Lift. Do you think I need a Full...

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What Determines Severity of the Tummy Tuck Scar? 17 answers

In the various before and after Tummy Tuck photos, the scar seen on Tummy Tuck patients vary from severe to hardly noticeable. What determines the...

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Umbilical Float or Full Tummy Tuck for High Belly Button? 16 answers

I am 110lbs, 5'4" and had twins. I now have a hernia, diastasis, low c-section scar and only a small amount of skin ABOVE my belly button (bb). I...

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Why Are Tummy Tuck Incisions So High? 16 answers

I've been to 3 consultations and have looked at numerous pictures on the internet from all over and it seems as though the Tummy Tuck incision is very...

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Will a Tummy Tuck Scar Drop over Time? 16 answers

I had surgery 3 weeks ago. The doctor marked where I wanted the scar given the underwear I wore, but the scar is about 1" higher than that now,...

after drop

Tummy Tuck Incision Location 16 answers

By looking at my picture, would I have to have an incision that would be hip to hip? Also, would the doctor cut on my c-section scar? Or since my...

before c-section female incision

Possible to Get Tummy Tuck with Low Scar/not Too Tight? 16 answers

I'm 26 yrs old and have had 2 children via c-section. I'm at the weight I'd like to be, but am seeing a lot of sagging skin on my stomach....

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Treatment to Help Minimize Tummy Tuck Scar? 15 answers

I'm thinking of having a Tummy Tuck but am worried about the possible scar from the procedure. How can I minimize tummy tuck scars? Would laser...

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Will Tummy Tuck Scar Disappear Completely? 15 answers

I have 3 children, one of which I didn't find out I was pregnant with until 6 months into the pregnancy. This caused a lot of stretch marks, so I...

after

Is This a Typical Tummy Tuck Scar? 15 answers

I had a tummy tuck 4/11 and am 2 wks 2 day post op. I am concerned with the corners/edges of scar and height. While I know nothing can be done about...

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Tummy Tuck Scar Healing Years Later? 14 answers

I had a tummy tuck 5 years ago. The surgeon did not place a tummy bandage over the surgery afterwards because " the nurse" forgot to order...

after recovery scar tissue

Umbilicoplasty or Tummy Tuck for Frowning Belly Button? 14 answers

I am 47 years old, 5'6" 120 lbs. I weight train since 1986. Around 1980, I gained quite a bit of weight in short time (was around 155 lbs) and...

110-129 lbs 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in age 45-54 before belly button excess female skin stomach

How Can I Treat Discoloration Around my Tummy Tuck Scar? 14 answers

I had a tummy tuck 3 years ago, now i have a scar and reddish to purple skin all around the scar. How can I treat the discoloration around the scar? I...

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Reverse Abdominoplasty Vs. Modified Tummy Tuck for Lesser Scars? 14 answers

I am trying to minimize scarring the best way I know how. I have researched this for over three years now. I would like to get a surgeon that...

abdomen before

Thermage or Tummy Tuck After Weight Loss? 14 answers

I am 30 years old, 5'2" tall and lost approx 65 lbs 5 years ago. I work out five times a week and eat healthy. I don't have children so I don't...

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6 Months Post-TT, Skin Still Sagging, and Scar Very Visible. Options? 14 answers

I have 2 questions. I've had tummy tuck exactly 6 months ago and the scar is really visible. will this scar fade away for good??? the 2nd thing is...

6 months post-op after noticeable options sagging

C-Section Scar and Tummy Tuck Scar Placement 14 answers

Will my C-section Scar Be Replaced by a Tummy Tuck Scar or Will I Have 2 Scars? (My c-section scar is at my bikini line.)

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What is a Realistic Expectation for Belly Button Scar After Full TT with Abdominal Hernia Repair? 14 answers

I am getting a full TT with an umbilical hernia repair. The PS mentioned the (slim) chance of the umbilicus dying due to the blood supply needing cut...

before belly button expectation hernia repair

How Long Will my Incision Be with a Tummy Tuck? 14 answers

I have had three children and I am considering option in getting a flatter tummy. I want a minimal length of scar if possible.

after pregnancy before length

Can I Get a Tattoo over a Tummy Tuck Scar? 13 answers

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Tummy Tuck Scar Made Too High? 13 answers

Is my Tummy Tuck scar placed too high if it's 3 inches below new belly button, and 1 inch higher than top of pubic line? Are most tummy tuck scars...

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Silicone Strips for Tummy Tuck Scar? 13 answers

I am 2 weeks post op from a full tummy tuck. My scar is a bit raised on my right side and i would like to know if silicon strips will help in...

after scar strips silicone implant

How Soon After Surgery Can I Start Scar Treatment? 13 answers

I'm 17 days post op from. TT and BA. I Want to start using silicone sheeting I'm my.TT scar. How soon can I start? I did not have steri strips...

after timing

Scar Revision or Tummy Tuck to Remove Vertical Scar? 13 answers

I have a vertical scar on my Tummy and I have been to 3 different plastic surgeons and each answer is different. One says I don't have enough skin...

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Is the Shape of my Tummy Tuck Incision Normal? 13 answers

Why does my tummy tuck scar go up and down verses the typical smiley face shape? Is this typical and what is the reasoning? Thanks in advance

after incision normal shape

Tummy Tuck Scar After 10 Weeks - Hyperpigmentation Problem 12 answers

Ten weeks ago I had a full Tummy Tuck, and 4 weeks after, I had a small correction of hematoma that didn't heal and the skin was peeled off. Around...

after hyperpigmentation post-op recovery

How to Fix Protrusion Left After Umbilical Hernia Repair? 12 answers

I am 9 mos postpartum (twins). This was my second pregnancy. They were big (7 lbs) and carried to term. Amazingly, I have not a single stretch mark...

after pregnancy before c-section female hernia stomach stretch marks

Can my Abdominoplasty Be Done Primarily Through my Belly Button? 12 answers

After a twin pregnancy (I stayed in shape and have gotten back my prepreg weight) I have relatively severe diastasis recti and a herniated belly...

after pregnancy before belly button diastasis recti female

Tummy Tuck Scar 12 answers

I am only 13 days PO and very happy with my TT. I am a little concerned about the puckering and lifted scar.I knew the stretch marks would remain but...

2 weeks post-op after female normal puckering

What Corrective Methods Are Available to Avoid a Tummy Tuck Scar? 12 answers

Should I be consulting surgeons also based on their track record on how well they minimize scarring?

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Tummy Tuck or Lower Body Lift While Avoiding Major Scarring? 11 answers

Is there a more extensive Tummy Tuck where skin is pulled up from the front of thighs or would that just be going into a lower Body Lift? I was...

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4 Weeks Post Op- TT Scar Just Doesn't Look Right to Me. Opinions? 11 answers

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...

after excess skin incision options

WIll Exercise Further Damage Ab Muscles if They Are Seperated? 10 answers

I previously had extremely tight ab muscles so I think damage to my ab muscles has occured after my second child's birth (c-section, 9 lbs./11oz...

abs before c-section exercise female muscle stomach

6 Months Post-op Tummy Tuck - Bad Dog Ears and Belly Button Scar. Can This Be Fixed? 10 answers

I had a tummy tuck done 6 mnths ago. I have bad dog ears that hang down when I sit. when I stand, it pops out alot from the sides. The worst thing...

after belly button dog ears

Can my Diastasis Recti Be Repaired Without Too Many Scars? 10 answers

I have a bad case of DR, after two children. Am thinking of having one more before getting the surgery. However, I would like to know if I will have...

after pregnancy before diastasis recti female repair

Is It Recommended to Have Hernia Repair and Tummy Tuck in One Surgery? 10 answers

Hi, I just had my 3rd baby 5 months ago; complications caused me to have a hysterectomy. I have a vertical scar, two previous horizontal scars an...

before complication hernia

How Soon Can You Begin Laser Treatment on Tummy Tuck Scar After Surgery and Is It Necessary? 10 answers

after timing

Silicone Scar Pads Skin Reaction 10 answers

I am 4 wks post opp full tummy tuck. I'm using the Silicone Scar Pads. When I remove them, my scar is a bright reddish purple. Is this normal?

after silicone implant skin

If Breast Implant Removal & Tummy Tuck Are Done at the Same Time, Can I Only Have One Scar? 10 answers

If implant removal & tummy tuck are done at the same time, can I only have "one" scar?

before combination

What Helps a Tummy Tuck Scar Result- Stitches on the Outer Layer or Glue? 10 answers

I am going to have a tummy tuck and I know their will be a scar I was just wondering...as far as the best results when it comes to the outcome of your...

before fibrin glue healing stitches

Will Tummy Tuck Remove Scar Near Belly Button? 9 answers

I have a horizontal 5-6" scar across my stomach about a 1/2"-1" above my belly button, from 2 pregnancies with c-sections. Would a...

after pregnancy before belly button female stomach

Scar Cream for Tummy Tuck Scar? 9 answers

What is the most effective scar cream to apply on a tummy tuck scar so it would heal better?

abdomen before surgery scar

Steri-strips Vs Traditional Sutures for Tummy Tuck? 9 answers

I have consulted several doctors regarding a Tummy Tuck. Of the two, I am leaning towards one who uses steri-strips on the outer most layer of skin. ...

before belly healing

Scarless Tummy Tuck - How to Get One? 9 answers

What is involved with a scarless tummy tuck? i recall local news talking about new scar free tummy tucks and forgot to write down the name of the...

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Pleating After Tummy Tuck- Options? (photo) 9 answers

I had a tummy tuck along with breast augmentation and lift performed on October 27th 2011. Im extremely concerned about my scar. I'm in the...

2 weeks post-op after dog ears options worried

Should I Continue Cortisone Shots Or Get a Belly Button Revision 9 answers

I just wanted to submit a picture of what my belly button actually looks like. I am 10 mos. TT Post op. PS started cortisone shots and says I have to...

after belly button cortisone umbilicoplasty

Can I Have a Tummy Tuck? I Have Stretch Marks And A Pot Belly 9 answers

I have stretch marks on my lower stomach i also have one just above my belly button, i know only a full TT will remove the lower ones but im not sure...

before belly fat candidate piercing stretch marks

I Would Like a Full TT However I Have an Existing Kocher Gallbladder Scar... 9 answers

I have never had a problem with either. I don't smoke and I'm pretty fit. I have met with several board certified plastic surgeons to mixed...

before candidate gall bladder options

Breast Reduction Scars Are Lower Post Tummy Tuck. Is This Normal? 9 answers

I had a breast reduction years ago. After a recent tummy tuck the lower breast incisions/scars appear approximately 1/3 - 1/2 inch lower due to...

after lower normal permanent

Tummy Tuck to Correct Problems from Multiple Surgery Scarring? 8 answers

Hi! My question is a little complicated. I have had several abdominal surgeries: 3 children/all c-section, 2 colon surgeries, hysterectomy, etc. My...

before c-section female pain stomach surgery scar

Is It Possible to Lower Tummy Tuck Scar and Fix Belly Button? 8 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck 14 mos ago. The actual flatness of my stomach is good; however, much more important to me is how it appears. The scar is way too...

after belly button surgery scar

Scar and Stomach Concern After Tummy Tuck 8 answers

I still can't stand to touch my stomach and I'm 3 weeks post Tummy Tuck. I am supposed to be massaging my scar and my stomach, but it feels like...

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Tummy Tuck for Stretch Marks Without Vertical Incision? 8 answers

I am considering a Tummy Tuck. I have lost about 60 lbs and want to lose a further 30 lbs. I have many stretch marks that extend all the way up about...

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Hand-stitching or Stapling for Tummy Tuck Incision? 8 answers

I have been contemplating a Tummy Tuck for several years now, and have viewed hundreds of photos. I've seen some incredibly even, thin scars and some...

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Will I Get Better After Tummy Tuck Problems? 8 answers

Is it normal or am I supposed to have so much pain after Tummy Tuck? Will the numbness ever go away? Was it something I did that caused me to bleed so...

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Tummy Tuck Scar is High and Pulls Pubic Line Higher - Why? 8 answers

I had a tummy tuck 9 months ago.The doctor marked underneath bikini bottoms I had brought with me.I didn't have that much skin to remove, but he...

after pubic

Ridge Above Tummy Tuck Incision- Will It Heal? 8 answers

What bothers me is the ridge or puffy little roll that fallows the incision along the top. The very outer ends are smooth and really barely visible....

2 weeks post-op after normal ridges

What Is Your Opinion On An Umbilical Float to Lower Tummy Tuck Scar? (photo) 8 answers

Opinions to lower my recent TT scar and lift my still sagging mons further include removal of an inch of skin below scar, extend scar, anchoring...

before lower opinion technique umbilical technique

Belly Button Scars After Tummy Tuck 7 answers

Do belly button scars show much or are they hidden under the folds after Tummy tuck?

after belly button

Tummy Tuck or Liposuction Before Brazilian Butt Lift? 7 answers

I've seen tummy tuck procedures everywhere on the internet and they cut from hip to hip. A girl I knew a long time ago got a tummy tuck and her scar...

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What Can I Do About Long-term Tummy Tuck Scar Pain? 7 answers

I had a full tummy tuck 17 months ago. I still have to wear a compression garments all day and I take them off about 2 hours before bed. I stand and...

after

Treatment for Tummy Tuck Scar Revision 7 answers

I had a tummy tuck scar revision on April 15, 2011. The surgeon placed the scar too high on my stomach and did a revision. Can the scar be brought...

after options revision

Why is my Tummy Tuck Scar So Red? 7 answers

So it has been six weeks since my mommy makover. My tummy tucks scar is so red and I was wondering if this will improve? I am most concerned about the...

after redness

Tummy Tuck - I Have a Vertical C-section Scar from 20 Yrs Ago and Several Health Concerns 7 answers

I have a vertical c-section scar and lots of excess skin on my abdomen from 20 yrs ago. My conscern is the healing process. I am a type-1 diabetic. I...

before c-section diabetes

What Determines How Low on the Abdomen a Tummy Tuck Scar Is? 7 answers

Specifically, why some scars sit nicely below the underwear line and others seem much higher.

after

Will I Need a Different Procedure to Reduce the Appearance of Stretch Marks After my Tummy Tuck? 7 answers

I have lost over 100 pounds but the stretch marks from my rapid weight gain are still very noticeable. Is an entirely different procedure needed to...

after options recommendation scar revision scared scarring stretch marks

Full Vs Mini Tummy Tuck for Vertical C-section Scar? 6 answers

I had a Tummy tuck consultation with a plastic surgeon. I've had two c-sections. I want a full tuck in order to achieve dramatic results. However, I...

before c-section skin

Repair of Mature Scar That Re-opened After 19 Years? 6 answers

I had a doctor perf my bowel during a lap band 19 years ago. I woke up with a 10 inch scar that extends both above and below my navel. 9 months ago,...

before bump

Is my Tummy Tuck Scar Normal? 6 answers

I am three weeks post tummy tuck with muscle repair and lipo of the flank area. I've noticed and inconsistensy in the way my scar looks. On the...

after normal

Belly Button After Tummy Tuck 6 answers

I had a tummy tuck with muscle tightening 17 days ago. I am very disappointed and depressed at how my belly button looks. My PS did a T incision...

2 weeks post-op after incision puckering unhappy

Do any Doctors Tighten Skin on Sides of Abdomen Instead of Cutting at Bikini Line? 6 answers

I have had 2 pregnancies that has left me with stretch marks and some loose abdominal skin. I am very fit otherwise and have no diastasis. Wear a size...

before technique

Is Liposuction and Scar Revision Necessary After Tummy Tuck? 5 answers

I have horrible scarring (the incision line above pubic area is zig-zag) and fatty deposits around side and love handles that were not there before...

after

Scar Under Belly Button After Tummy Tuck 5 answers

Recently, I had a Tummy Tuck with inguinal hernia repair about 8 weeks ago. My plastic surgeon stated I could have a mini Tummy Tuck. Turns out I had...

after diastasis recti

Mini Instead of Full Tummy Tuck to Avoid Scarring? 5 answers

I am wanting a Tummy Tuck (TT) so bad, although I have researched them tremendously, I have came across Mini Tummy Tucks. I am 23 years old and have 2...

age 18-24 before belly button female sagging stomach stretch marks

Will Tummy Tuck Lower my Old Surgery Scar? 5 answers

I had a child 8 yrs ago and my stomach looks disgusting. Not only do I have a ton of stretch marks, I have a scar from a previous surgery to the right...

before stretch marks

Tummy Tuck, Mini, Modified? What's the Difference and How Different Are the Scars? 5 answers

I asked how a doctor decides what kind of tummy tuck a patient needs, I got great responses but now I am left wondering about the scars, and what a...

before bikini line comparison loose skin stretch marks

Best Scar Treatment After Full Tummy Tuck? 4 answers

Prescription or non-prescription. I want to be sure to do the right thing to ensure my scars heal properly and are less noticeable. What's best in...

after surgery scar

Abdominoplasty for Old Cholesystectomy Scar and Excess Skin? 4 answers

I have a Cholesycstectomy scar (kocher) and would love to have an abdominoplasty, as I have lost 10 stones in weight and have lots of excess skin...

abdomen before skin weight loss

Indented Scars Left After Tummy Tuck 4 answers

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....

1 year post-op after indentation Scarlight scarring tramflap

Does Less Skin Mean Shorter Tummy Tuck Scar? 4 answers

I was told by a plastic surgeon that my tummy tuck scar would not be that long because I don't have much skin. However, I am getting a full tummy tuck...

before skin

How Long Until You Can Use Sunbeds After a Tummy Tuck? Good For Scarring? 4 answers

Ive just had a tummy tuck 2 weeks ago and im really pleased so far, no pain and i feel as if i could run a marathon already! however i was wandering...

after tanning

Cutting Around Belly Button to Avoid Tummy Tuck Scarring? 4 answers

The scar on the full Tummy Tuck scares me; is there anyway you can cut a circle around the belly button and pull the skin in to make the new belly button?

before belly button incision

Belly Button Scar for a Dark Skin Tone 4 answers

I had a tummy tuck 10 months ago. I am worried because I have dark Asian skin tone. The scar around my belly button is showing the markings of the...

after Asian belly button dark skin tone

Where Should Belly Button Scar Be After Tummy Tuck? 4 answers

I am considering surgeons for a tummy tuck and not sure about where the best place for the belly button scar should be. Some surgeons prefer to hide...

after belly button

Which is a Good Gel Sheet Brand? 4 answers

Which type of gel sheet should be use on a tummy tuck scar? and which brand would you recommend? How soon can you use the sheet after surgery?

after gel

Is There Permenant Scar Makeup for TT Incision? 4 answers

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

after makeup options permanent

Black Spot Along Tummy Tuck Incision Necrosis or Just a Burn? 3 answers

21 days post tummy tuck w/lipo. Smoke free before and after. I'm diabetic, sugars have been good before & better after, I got a black spot in...

after necrosis spots

Best Treatment for Keloid Tummy Tuck Scar? 3 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck about 2 years ago, and have scar tissue around it, like keloids. Which treatment would be best for this, and how much would it...

abdomen before keloid scar

Abdominoplasty Scars - Do Scar Care Products Work? 3 answers

Read lots of great doctor answers here about scarring from abdominoplasty. the part i wonder about is whether any of the post-surgery scar products...

female recovery

Percent of TCA Peel for Scars and Stretch Marks? 3 answers

I was wondering if I could use a TCA Peel on the scar and on some of the stretch marks I still have? If so what % would you recommend?

before stretch marks

Is the Healing Process Slowed Down by a Hematoma/Blood Transfusion After a Full Tummy Tuck and Breast Augmentation? 3 answers

I had a full tummy tuck with revisional breast augmentation (including new implants) 6 weeks ago. At 5 days post-op I developed a hematoma (800 ml of...

after blood transfusion healing hematoma

Atopic Dermatitis Over Tummy Tuck Scar 3 answers

I Just Have my Tummy Tuck Done 1 Week Ago, over the Scar Like Atopic Dermatitis, It Will Go Away Soon, Any Advice? I am concern about another scar...

after dermatitis

Red Allergic Reaction Around Tummy Tuck Scar 3 answers

I Just Have my Tummy Tuck Done 1 Week Ago, and Have a Red Allergic Reaction All over the Scar, Any Advice? ThanksI have the area around the scar with...

after allergy redness

What Can Be Done to Remove a Vertical Scar and Excess Fat Left over from a Full Tummy Tuck? 3 answers

I had a full tummy tuck almost a year ago and still have excess fat and an unattractive vertical scar from the pubic line almost up the navel. I am...

after excess fat

Regranex and TT Scar 3 answers

As you know I had a TT. I am little bet concerned about the permanent scar. what I am using now is Vit E oil and silicone gel and awaiting for...

after

Does It Help to Put Something on Your Skin Prior to Surgery for the Scar? 3 answers

Im going to have a tummy tuck in about 2 months.

before prevention

What Does a Scar from Umbilical Hernia Repair Look Like? 2 answers

I have a small umbilical hernia which has been exacerbated by two previous laparoscopies and having a baby. The surgeon I have seen wants to make a...

before umbilical hernia

How Can I Prevent Scarring from Skin Sloughing off After Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

My wife had a tummy tuck on April 2, 2009, and she had what appeared to be bruising from the bottom of her belly button to the top of the incision. ...

after

Low Scar Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

I now think my best option is a normal Tummy Tuck. I'm just a bit concerned about my navel piercing. What will happen in this case? Will it scar? The...

before surgery scar

How Do I Fix a Bad Belly Button Scar After Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

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....

after belly button hypertrophic

What to Use for Tight Tummy Tuck Scar? 2 answers

I'm going into my 4th week after Tummy Tuck. I feel great, but I have this tight feeling, can't lay completely flat, and I'm not completely straight...

after bio oil tightness

Thicker Tummy Tuck Scar After Lump Removal? 2 answers

If lump/hematoma after Tummy Tuck is removed by surgery and she goes back in through the original incision, will the scar be thicker? Right now it is...

abdomen after bruising incision lumps seroma

Best Laser for Reducing Belly Button Scar After Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck , and the doctor made a triangular incision all the way around the navel area. The remaining triangular-shaped scar almost...

abdomen after surgery scar

How Would Cholecystectomy Scar Affect Abdominoplasty? 2 answers

Hi. I have an old cholecystectomy scar approximately 9 inches long my upper abdomen, i would like to know what are your thoughts about how this may...

abdomen before

High Scar Post-Tummy Tuck 2 answers

I'm 8 Days Post Op TT No Lipo. I Didn't Expect This High of a Scar. tummy very flat tho! skinny girl with a lot of belly from 2 ten pound...

after high

Tummy Tuck: Bad Reaction to Stitches 2 answers

I am 5 weeks po Friday the 8th of April. I have had a wonderful recovery except the fact I am having a bad reaction to the stitches that are not...

after female infection reaction stitches

Does Massaging Your Tummy Tuck Incision Through Your Binder Help It Heal by Blood Flow? 2 answers

My doctor told me to start massaging with vitamin e oil after 4 weeks to help with the scarring. My surgery was 2 weeks ago, would it help at all to...

after blood supply massage vitamin e

Tummy Tuck Scar is Uneven and Bulging 2 answers

I had a tummy tuck over a year ago. The left side did never seemed to heal properly even after several trips back to the Dr. Now the scar is very...

after bulging uneven

Once Swelling Subsides from Tummy Tuck, Will Scar Appear Lower? 2 answers

I had a tummy tuck a little over a week ago. My incision seems to look a little higher than I thought, but my pubic region is very swollen. Once the...

after swelling

If I Have Strep B Vaginally. Will This Cause Infection in a Tummy Tuck Scar? 2 answers

Hi when i had my children i was told i have strep b vaginally and needed antibiotic cover during labour to prevent issues for the baby iv heard of...

after infection vagina

My Belly Button After Tummy Tuck Was Purple. Permanent? 2 answers

My belly bottom after tummy tuck was purple and I thought it will go away like bruises. as one of my PS advised me I filled it with polysporine and...

after belly button permanent purple

Correcting Keloid Scars and Indentations After Tummy Tuck? 1 answer

I had a full TT May 09. I am 6 Months Post-Op and am not happy w/the results. My new Belly Button has keloided, is reddish/purple very unappealing....

abdomen after age 18-24 female indentation keloid scar

What Would Cause Vertical Scars to Appear 2 Weeks Post Tummy Tuck? 1 answer

2 weeks post 12/23/09 TT, vertical scars appeared ½ in. apart running from belly button to TT scar & extending above BB. Above BB not as...

after

Healing/scarring After Necrotic Tissue Removal from Tummy Tuck? 1 answer

I have recently had a failed abdominoplasty with necrotic tissue continually being removed. I have a Vac dressing and am wondering how it will pull a...

abdomen after incision necrosis

Itchy, Dry Scar from TT 1 answer

I am 1 month post-ops from a TT. I have dry skin and have to moisturize alot, especially after I bathe. However, sometimes the incision site is so...

after itchy recovery

Tummy Tuck Keloid Treatment for Hispanic Skin? 1 answer

There are several treatments like Scar MD, Silicone Tape, etc. for keloid scars. Which do you recommend? I am Hispanic and had a tummy tuck 3 years...

after hispanic keloid scar

How Long Do You Have to Wait Before Exposing the Tummy Tuck Scar to Sun? 1 answer

after sun protection

Signs of Scar Contracture After Tummy Tuck? 1 answer

I had a tummy tuck 10 weeks ago and my belly is protruding over my scar. It doesn't seem to get better at any point during the day. Could this be scar...

after contracture protruding

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