Does my tummy tuck scar look normal? Why do I have wrinkling lines on each side? Will they go away? (Photo)

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I just want to stop worrying about those lines that I have going on around the incisions from both sides. My PS said they would go away with Time but I want to hear a second opinion to rest my mind.

Heather J. Furnas, MD · Answer

The tissue of the upper portion of the tummy tuck is moved down, and the sides undergo a slight rotation in position. Also the upper wound edge is typically longer than the lower wound edge. Plastic surgeons try to avoid creating a longer scar by distributing the tissue such that early on there may be a gathered effect. Over the first several weeks to six months, those gathers typically smooth out and disappear.To see a well-healed tummy tuck case, click on the link below.

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

It is not rare to have some vertical pleating at the sides when there is a lot of loose skin removed from a tummy tuck. They may or may not get better with more time and healing but you need to wait a full six months to see what happens and if their appearance lessens

Vincent D. Lepore, MD (retired) · Answer

It is not unusual to have some wrinkling along the tummy tuck scar especially in the first few weeks after the surgery.  If you had a lot of loose skin, this is a common issue.  In most cases this will resolve/improve over the next few months.  Let your surgeon know about your concern, they may be able to help if it requires a revision - but give things time.

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