Dark scar tissue after lipo. Will that area lighten back to normal over time?

June 29, 2017
Asked By:blackwomanwilson in Dallas, TX

After 360 lipo of the abdomen I developed a seroma which turned to scar tissue on my left side.I have noticed that area is darker than the rest.Will that area lighten back to normal over time?

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July 1, 2017

Answer: Scar management

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Vishnu Rumalla, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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July 1, 2017

Answer: Scar management

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Vishnu Rumalla, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 30, 2017

Answer: Improving Dark Scar after Liposuction--lasers, Aerolase, microneedling/prp, skin lightening, peels, skin care, sun protection

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
June 30, 2017

Answer: Improving Dark Scar after Liposuction--lasers, Aerolase, microneedling/prp, skin lightening, peels, skin care, sun protection

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
July 1, 2017

Answer: Dark scar tissue after lipo. Will that area lighten back to normal over time?

July 1, 2017

Answer: Dark scar tissue after lipo. Will that area lighten back to normal over time?

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