Hello, and thank you for your question regarding why your incision line feels hard 10 months after a tummy tuck. Thank you for your history in your picture. What you were describing is completely normal. Asymmetry of your incision line in terms of texture, feel, and color is normal. The middle one-third of the tummy tuck incision has more tension and probably less venous blood flow. That means it’s difficult for the flap to get rid of arterial blood. That can lead to a buildup of deoxygenated blood in the tissue. That means the scar will be dark purple. Alternatively, the discoloration of the scar could be your natural healing. Also, the midsection of your tummy tuck is the area of most tension, therefore, perhaps a thicker and redder scar. The hard area you feel underneath the incision is scar tissue. This is completely normal. It can take up to two years for a tummy tuck or lower body lift scar to heal. To decrease the scar tissue, consider a deep tissue massage. This helps to break up the underlying scar. In addition, use a vibration massage device, such as a Thera gun. Massage devices can also help break up the tummy tuck scar underneath the incision. Please consult with your plastic surgeon regarding breaking up the tummty tuck scar. It is completely normal to lose sensation in your lower mid-abdomen after a tummy tuck. This is typically above the incision and below the belly button. The area of numbness can be as big as your hand with fingers included or as small as a 50-cent piece. However, almost all patients experience some loss of sensation in the lower abdomen after an abdominoplasty. Your plastic surgeon should have discussed this with you before your abdominoplasty procedure. I hope this helps answer the question regarding why your incision line feels hard 10 months after a tummy tuck. Good luck. If you have any more questions regarding tummy tucks, abdominoplasties, or abdominal liposuction, contact an experienced plastic surgeon. Since the tummy tuck surgery is a big procedure, please seek an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon with significant experience in performing tummy tucks. Do your research. If you cannot find an experienced tummy tuck plastic surgeon in your neighborhood, consider traveling out of state. Sincerely, Dr. Katzen, MD, MBA, FACS, FICS. (Plastic Surgeon, President of the American Society of Bariatric Surgeons, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Fellow of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American College of Surgery, and International College of Surgery and member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, RealSelf Hall of Fame, and RealSelf Doctor Advisory Board for Medical Review and Consumer Panel.)