What is involved to correct a tethered scar and what is the recovery time? (photos)

September 27, 2016
Asked By:mumof4under4 in Australia, AU

Part of my incision on my tummy is tethered. It is painful as it is constantly pulling and it wakes me up every night when I roll onto it. I can't wear a swimsuit or anything similar as the weird 'blob' created above where it is stuck is obvious. I tried massage but it hasn't helped. I understand the only way to fix it is surgery and am wondering what is involved and whether there is any 'down time' from recovery or whether I can run the next day and be normal?

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September 29, 2016

Answer: Correction of Tethered Scar

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 29, 2016

Answer: Correction of Tethered Scar

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 28, 2016

Answer: How far out?

Robert Frank, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 28, 2016

Answer: How far out?

Robert Frank, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 30, 2016

Answer: Tummy Tuck Scar Revision

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Answer: Tummy Tuck Scar Revision

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