Are there treatments for tummy tuck scar removal?

That’s a great question and one that I hear often. The scar is definitely a trade-off for a tight, flat stomach, but it is hidden well below the panty line. We do everything we can to reduce tension on the incision in hopes of a thin flat scar, but there will always be a scar – complete removal is not an option. However, there are many things that can be done to reduce the appearance of the scar. Most scars go through a phase of healing where it is normal to be red or dark in color, and this improves over the first 1-2 years following surgery.Massage, moisturization, and sun avoidance all can help improve the appearance of scars.I have my patients use a silicone-based scar gel or tape starting at about three weeks after surgery and continuing for 3 months. Silicone is a product that has been proven to help soften and flatten scars. If scars are reddened, there are lasers that can target the red color to help it fade. Good luck with your surgery!

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.

Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

   The key is the placement of the tummy tuck scar.  The scar should be low and flat, so that it is hidden below all clothing.  Laser treatments can be used to improve the quality of the scar if needed.Kenneth Hughes, MDBeverly Hills, CA