How long should you wait after full yummy tuck to have scar revision (scar lowered, additional skin removed, belly button revised tone larger)?
Answer: Recommend doing resurfx laser treatment combined with melarase creams to reduce appearance Abdominoplasty scars can be quite complex, ranging from the simple hypertrophic scar to a multiplane inflamed keloid. Pigmentation, discoloration, chronic inflammation, scar visibility can all occur in the short term. We begin each treatment with combination therapy using Yellow broadband BBL, Vbeam, fractional erbium, intralesional IIT, and scar modulation. Start with a combination of Plato's Scar Serum massaged twice daily after one week of epithelialization followed by Luminase/Exfolase. Scar consultation and revision may be recommended.
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Answer: Recommend doing resurfx laser treatment combined with melarase creams to reduce appearance Abdominoplasty scars can be quite complex, ranging from the simple hypertrophic scar to a multiplane inflamed keloid. Pigmentation, discoloration, chronic inflammation, scar visibility can all occur in the short term. We begin each treatment with combination therapy using Yellow broadband BBL, Vbeam, fractional erbium, intralesional IIT, and scar modulation. Start with a combination of Plato's Scar Serum massaged twice daily after one week of epithelialization followed by Luminase/Exfolase. Scar consultation and revision may be recommended.
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February 13, 2018
Answer: One year or longer Scar needs to mature for approximally 1-1.5 years in your age group. It would be wise to wait at least 1 year before considering scar revision. This issue is best discussed with your surgeon. Good luck.
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February 13, 2018
Answer: One year or longer Scar needs to mature for approximally 1-1.5 years in your age group. It would be wise to wait at least 1 year before considering scar revision. This issue is best discussed with your surgeon. Good luck.
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February 13, 2018
Answer: Tummy tuck scar revision You appear to be healing well, but wait at least 6-12 months before even considering a revision and I would start by discussing with your surgeon who did your original surgery. Scars get better for years after a tummy tuck. Good luck.
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February 13, 2018
Answer: Tummy tuck scar revision You appear to be healing well, but wait at least 6-12 months before even considering a revision and I would start by discussing with your surgeon who did your original surgery. Scars get better for years after a tummy tuck. Good luck.
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February 13, 2018
Answer: How long to wait for a scar revision Thank you for your question and photo. I generally ask patients to wait for a minimum of 6 month before doing any revision. Scars continue to change sometimes for up to 2 years. Sometimes, if you give it enough time, revision can be avoided. You also want to completely heal from your first surgery so that there is no more swelling and inflammation. Small revisions can sometimes be done in the office, which would avoid unnecessary general anesthesia. Good luck.Sincerely,Olga Bachilo, MD
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February 13, 2018
Answer: How long to wait for a scar revision Thank you for your question and photo. I generally ask patients to wait for a minimum of 6 month before doing any revision. Scars continue to change sometimes for up to 2 years. Sometimes, if you give it enough time, revision can be avoided. You also want to completely heal from your first surgery so that there is no more swelling and inflammation. Small revisions can sometimes be done in the office, which would avoid unnecessary general anesthesia. Good luck.Sincerely,Olga Bachilo, MD
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February 13, 2018
Answer: Tummy tuck scar revision Based on your pictures, you appear to have a very nice result. Scars generally start off red in color and gradually fade over time. It usually takes about a year to a year and a half for a scar to fully fade and mature. There are various scar treatments that might hasten the maturation of your scar, however, it appears that it should heal as a very thin line (which is ideal). If I were going to plan on any revisions with you, I would plan to do them at a minimum of six months and preferably one year.
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February 13, 2018
Answer: Tummy tuck scar revision Based on your pictures, you appear to have a very nice result. Scars generally start off red in color and gradually fade over time. It usually takes about a year to a year and a half for a scar to fully fade and mature. There are various scar treatments that might hasten the maturation of your scar, however, it appears that it should heal as a very thin line (which is ideal). If I were going to plan on any revisions with you, I would plan to do them at a minimum of six months and preferably one year.
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