I had a tummy tuck in April then cortisone injections in Oct. My scar looks really bad should I have scar revision or give it more time?
Answer: Vbeam to help defuse redness and Resurfx to help even out skin tone and texture 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: Vbeam to help defuse redness and Resurfx to help even out skin tone and texture 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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March 12, 2025
Answer: Tummy Tuck Thanks for the question. In my opinion the best for you will be to lower the old scar about 3 cm but this will not mean it will be hidden under the bathing suit. I wish you all the best.
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March 12, 2025
Answer: Tummy Tuck Thanks for the question. In my opinion the best for you will be to lower the old scar about 3 cm but this will not mean it will be hidden under the bathing suit. I wish you all the best.
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December 19, 2016
Answer: Embrace Active Scar Defense after Scar Revision Tummy tuck patients who are unhappy with their scar can benefit from a scar revision. Using a scar therapy afterward would be essential. Embrace Active Scar Defense is one scar treatment that has shown to have great results for patients. Consult your board-certified plastic surgeon regarding his or her recommended scar therapy protocol for you. Good luck!
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December 19, 2016
Answer: Embrace Active Scar Defense after Scar Revision Tummy tuck patients who are unhappy with their scar can benefit from a scar revision. Using a scar therapy afterward would be essential. Embrace Active Scar Defense is one scar treatment that has shown to have great results for patients. Consult your board-certified plastic surgeon regarding his or her recommended scar therapy protocol for you. Good luck!
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January 31, 2016
Answer: Scar revision after Tummy Tuck? (photos) Hello! Thank you for your question and photo. In my practice , I've noted that It may take several
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January 31, 2016
Answer: Scar revision after Tummy Tuck? (photos) Hello! Thank you for your question and photo. In my practice , I've noted that It may take several
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January 31, 2016
Answer: Steroid injection in a scar Thanks for your picture. It demonstrates all of the potential risk with a steroid injection. You have thinning of the skin, bleaching of skin color and increased visibility of underlying blood vessels. The only way to make this area look better is to completely excise the area. After a tummy tuck, the timing of scar revision is based on two issues: the case of the bad scar and the amount of skin laxity. If the scar is slightly thick, red or widened I would wait 9-12 months. Usually these scars are acceptable and don't need revision. A scar like yours (complication of steroid injection), is going to need a wider excision and you will need to wait until there is enough skin laxity to close the incision.
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January 31, 2016
Answer: Steroid injection in a scar Thanks for your picture. It demonstrates all of the potential risk with a steroid injection. You have thinning of the skin, bleaching of skin color and increased visibility of underlying blood vessels. The only way to make this area look better is to completely excise the area. After a tummy tuck, the timing of scar revision is based on two issues: the case of the bad scar and the amount of skin laxity. If the scar is slightly thick, red or widened I would wait 9-12 months. Usually these scars are acceptable and don't need revision. A scar like yours (complication of steroid injection), is going to need a wider excision and you will need to wait until there is enough skin laxity to close the incision.
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