At 1 Month Post Tummytuck my Scar Was Thin and Soft, 4 Months Later is Widen and Raise? (photo)

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Please help.... Take a look at my 4 month post tummy tuck pictures, for some reason my scar is getting wide and thick. my PS told me that i didnt have to do any treatment for my scar that it would heal nicely even if i dindt do anything. thank God i didnt listen to him and been using silicome sheets since i was 1 month post op. But for some reason still getting wide, I am desperated dont know what to do please help.

Michelle Hardaway, MD · Answer

Silicone sheeting is a first step in helping to decrease thick scars.  Even though the scar may flatten over time, it will become a wide flat scar.  If the silicone sheeting does not seem to be helping, some lasers may be helpful.  Steroid injections into the scar will flatten it but this has to be carefully done to prevent a depression in the scar.

David Shafer, MD, FACS · Answer

Normal scar maturation has two basic phases.  The first phase takes 6 to 8 weeks and involves the production of collagen and other tissue components to help strengthen the scar.  This can lead to a thickened and reddish appearance.  Over the next 6 to 8 weeks, the scar will start to mature and the collagen will flatten and the redness will start to fade.  This is all part of the normal healing process.  We have treatments such as the V Beam Perfecta laser which can help speed up the process.  Also, home treatments such as silicone scar sheeting and some topical products and help the scar mature faster as well.

	 

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Matthew Schulman, MD · Answer

Yor scar appears to be wide and there are some areas of irregularity and waviness. Discuss this with your surgeon. Silicone sheets and scar gels may help. You may chose to have a scar revision in the future.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

The tummy tuck scar will likely improve in appearance for about the first year.  Although the scar is pigmented now, that should resolve with time and improve to match the surrounding skin.   Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACS · Answer

Scarring can thicken and widen and use of silicone sheeting is wise.  Scars typically look worse before they get better. This could be part of normal a car healing or you may need kenalog injections.  Examination would be necessary to evaluate the density of the scar and you should return to your plastic surgeon for followup if you are concerned.

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