I had a hernia repair surgery a few years ago. The scar was already so terrible and not straight. But then I got pregnant and after pregnancy, it is even worse and is such an insecurity of mine. What procedure would fix this without having a tummy tuck? Umbilicoplasty? What would it cost? And also, could it be done along with a Brazilian butt lift surgery?
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Thanks for your question.It looks like following the infection you may have developed a keloid or hypertrophic scar. If it is uncomfortable, it may be worth trying a steroid injection into the scar which can help soften it. It is possibly best to see your doctor to assess this and either refer...
Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and...
Thank you for your question and the pictures.It is still quite early in the healing phase to be worried about the scar and the overall look. There will be a degree of swelling and bruising which will take atleast 6 weeks to settle, if not longer. With any procedure that is carried out inside the...
