I'm 4 months post-op of a tummy tuck and my scar is still really dark. It's kind of a burgundy color. Is it normal? how much long does it usually take for a scar to start turning white? I am also applying dermatix ultra on my scar twice a day.
March 3, 2015
Answer: Scar Typically it can take a full 1-2 years for a scar to mature and fade. This really depends on your native skin color and sun exposure and so be sure to use sun screen even when you are wearing a bathing suit in the upcoming year. Despite many scar therapies, time is the best thing to help the scar fade.
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March 3, 2015
Answer: Scar Typically it can take a full 1-2 years for a scar to mature and fade. This really depends on your native skin color and sun exposure and so be sure to use sun screen even when you are wearing a bathing suit in the upcoming year. Despite many scar therapies, time is the best thing to help the scar fade.
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March 8, 2015
Answer: Tummy tuck scar healing At this stage of your post operative recovery its normal for scars to still be red, dark and thickened. Its takes around 18 months for scars to go through their natural maturation phase. During this time its ideal to treat the scars with a silicone gel cream or similar product to help minimize the appearance of your scars. Your scars will never completely disappear but with careful treatment they should be less red and bumpy as time goes on.
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March 8, 2015
Answer: Tummy tuck scar healing At this stage of your post operative recovery its normal for scars to still be red, dark and thickened. Its takes around 18 months for scars to go through their natural maturation phase. During this time its ideal to treat the scars with a silicone gel cream or similar product to help minimize the appearance of your scars. Your scars will never completely disappear but with careful treatment they should be less red and bumpy as time goes on.
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