Are there any treatments, if any, for tummy tuck scars? I'm contemplating having a tummy tuck but I am having a hard time processing the long scar. I need a full time tuck, not a mini one since I need muscle repair. I read about laser scar removal with 1540 fractional laser. Any thoughts? Suggestions? Thank you very much in advance!
Answer: Tummy Tuck Scars 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!
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Answer: Tummy Tuck Scars 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!
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Answer: Laser treatments can be done as well as applying melarase creams to help minimize 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: Laser treatments can be done as well as applying melarase creams to help minimize 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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December 19, 2015
Answer: Tummy tuck scar removal? 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
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December 19, 2015
Answer: Tummy tuck scar removal? 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
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December 17, 2015
Answer: Tummy Tuck Scar Removal It may take several
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December 17, 2015
Answer: Tummy Tuck Scar Removal It may take several
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December 17, 2015
Answer: Tummy Tuck Scars In general tummy tuck incisions tend to heal very well but this process can take months or longer. Some patients however can develop thicker or darker scars, and it's important to consider this risks and talk with your surgeon about any concerns they may have based on your anatomy, skin quality, etc. We like using silicone sheets, pressure and massage postop as it seems to helps soften and flatten the scars, but speak with your surgeon about his or her particualr regimen, and patience is important-- it can take a year or longer to see the final results.
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December 17, 2015
Answer: Tummy Tuck Scars In general tummy tuck incisions tend to heal very well but this process can take months or longer. Some patients however can develop thicker or darker scars, and it's important to consider this risks and talk with your surgeon about any concerns they may have based on your anatomy, skin quality, etc. We like using silicone sheets, pressure and massage postop as it seems to helps soften and flatten the scars, but speak with your surgeon about his or her particualr regimen, and patience is important-- it can take a year or longer to see the final results.
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