12 Days Post Op, Have Pleats on my Incision, Will They Need Revision? (photo)

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I weigh 117, did not have a pouch/apron, so there wasn't much to work with. I believe its why I'm on day 12 and still walk hunched over. I wonder if I'm going to likely be needing a revision due to the pleats on the ends of the incisions. Also, where the old belly button is fitted into the TT incision looks a bit haphazard, and there are vertical pleats which crease upwards from the source of that. I am happy that I have a new belly button, and I'd trade my old belly for a crazy scar any day.

M. Scott Haydon, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question and pic. You look great at this early date. Everything should soften and smooth out. You can massage the scar to expedite things. Best of Luck!

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

I think the contour irregularities will completely smooth out with time. However there appears to be too small dogears which probably will not.

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD, FACS · Answer

Since it's only been a few days from your surgery, you should wait several more months to see your final results.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Although your concerns are understandable, you should have peace of mind that ( based on the pictures you have posted)  your plastic surgeon has done a very nice job for you. Pleats and other irregularities along the  incision lines generally smoothing out nicely with time. I would suggest continued patience and continued follow-up with your plastic surgeon.

	 Best wishes; it is very likely that you will be pleased with the long-term outcome of the procedure performed.

Ronald Schuster, MD · Answer

Relax, those pleats should go away. They appear more prominent now because of the swelling. Follow your surgeon's instructions.

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