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Thanks for your inquiry, but without a picture it is hard to advise. My suggestion is for you to re-post with some pictures so we can comment.
It can take over a year for scars to fully mature. In the meantime, especially at only four weeks out, firmness, lumpiness, etc., is expected. Some of it is dissolving stitches which may take a few months to fully dissolve. As well, the scar will soften, and relaxes over time. Keep in close contact with your plastic surgeon to monitor your progress.Best of luck!Dr. SubbioBoard-Certified Plastic SurgeonNewtown Square/Philadelphia, PA
Thank you for sharing your question. Initially after surgery incision sites can be firm and slightly irregular as your body is trying to heal and placing scar tissue to do so. This scar tissue will flatten, soften, and fade with time but there are available treatments to help improve the appearance and speed this process. I am attaching a link below that should provide additional useful information. Hope this helps.
While it's not the norm, many people will still have a lumpy and firm scar at only 4 weeks after their tummy tuck.In many cases it's simply part of the healing process and can be related to the body's reaction to the absorbable sutures that are utilized in surgery. I would recommend scar management with either silicone sheeting or a moisturizer with mechanical massage to the area. It can take up to 3 months in my past experience to improve. If it seems to be worsening it can be the beginnings of hypertrophic or keloid scarring. In that case I would see your Plastic Surgeon sooner rather than later.
It is common for the scar to feel hard and irregular at 4 weeks. The tissues are still swollen and the underlying sutures are not yet dissolved. This will soften and irregularity will smooth out over time. Massage can be of benefit. Good luck. Donald R. Nunn MD Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
As you can see by the responses here, each surgeon has their own opinion on IUDs and surgery. While it is possible to have a tummy tuck with an IUD, you should ask your surgeon if it’s okay with them, since it could increase your risk of developing blood clots.
Thank you for your question. I am sorry to hear of your tummy tuck wound complication and do hope that you are able to heal quickly after placement of your VAC. The Vac works by creating suction to a piece of foam placed within your wound which tends to not leave you with a noticeable bulge o...
Thank you for your question and I am sorry that your current results are not what you anticipated but you are still early in your recovery and your appearance is likely the result of a combination of asymmetric swelling to the lower abdomen and tension from the removal of excess skin. Hang in ...
Thank you for your question. I believe it is best to be within 10 - 15 pounds of your ideal body weight prior to surgery for optimal results. Once you have lost some additional weight, please consult with a board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in body contouring for an in-person...
Antibiotics should be given at the time of surgery and there is evidence that this reduces infection risk. Using antibiotics before or after have not been shown to be of any value, but many plastic surgeons use them anyway.
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