10 months post-op - Skin in center of my stomach is discolored. Will this improve? (Photo)

June 11, 2022
Asked By:OCM in Burlington, Ontario, Canada

I had a tummy tuck 10 months ago. I’ve had issues with the colour of the skin in the center of my stomach since the procedure (area circled in pic). When I work out or shower, this area is very noticeably darker than the rest of my skin (seems to be related to heat). I’ve recently started tanning and the same area will not tan as much as the rest of my skin, which is fairly noticeable in the pic. What is going on? Will this improve?

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June 15, 2022

Answer: Tummy tuck results

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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June 15, 2022

Answer: Tummy tuck results

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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June 21, 2022

Answer: Sun protection and laser

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June 21, 2022

Answer: Sun protection and laser

June 17, 2022

Answer: Skin pigment changes

June 17, 2022

Answer: Skin pigment changes

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