I am 1 week post op having full TT with Lipo in front and flanks and muscle repair. Will these pleats/puckers go away? Or is there a chance they won't?
November 2, 2020
Answer: Flattening out of pleats after tummy tuck Most surgeons accept a little pleating at the ends of the incision since pulling the skin toward the center like that helps narrow the waist for most patients. The only way to get rid of the pleating entirely is to make the incision much longer. The appearance should be much better within 6-12 weeks, and they go away completely in most patients by 6-9 months after surgery. If not, you can have a small revision under local anesthesia in the office. Most surgeons will do this at no charge or for a small fee just to cover supplies like sutures. Pleating appearance aside, I think your result looks very good for the first week, and it's likely you'll be very happy with your result, even if a revision is needed.
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November 2, 2020
Answer: Flattening out of pleats after tummy tuck Most surgeons accept a little pleating at the ends of the incision since pulling the skin toward the center like that helps narrow the waist for most patients. The only way to get rid of the pleating entirely is to make the incision much longer. The appearance should be much better within 6-12 weeks, and they go away completely in most patients by 6-9 months after surgery. If not, you can have a small revision under local anesthesia in the office. Most surgeons will do this at no charge or for a small fee just to cover supplies like sutures. Pleating appearance aside, I think your result looks very good for the first week, and it's likely you'll be very happy with your result, even if a revision is needed.
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March 16, 2015
Answer: Early result after an abdominoplasty One week post op you look pretty normal. The irregularities and pleats will generally smooth out over time. This may take 6 ti 9 months. Follow the advice of your plastic surgeon as far as wound care.
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March 16, 2015
Answer: Early result after an abdominoplasty One week post op you look pretty normal. The irregularities and pleats will generally smooth out over time. This may take 6 ti 9 months. Follow the advice of your plastic surgeon as far as wound care.
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