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I encourage you to begin by visiting with your surgeon to discuss your concerns. She/He is most familiar with the details of your surgery and how you've been progressing through recovery. Depending on the nature of the line you may find improvement with lasers or microneedling.
You can try laser treatments to lighten pigment or skin bleaching creams. some of the bleaching creams do need a prescription.
Many plastic surgeons often do excessive liposuction in a straight line above the bellybutton to create a toned, athletic appearance with midline muscle definition.Some providers do this more than others and some providers get better outcome than others.Did you look at a lot of before and after pictures of your providers work before choosing your surgeon? If so, you must likely saw similar outcomes since most surgeons do the same thing again and again.In your case, you may have some reactive hyperpigmentation. if so, the darkness should settle down overtime.I suggest you follow up with your provider and discuss your concerns with him or her.Best,Mats Hagstrom, MD.
Thank you for your question regarding how to start looking for a tummy tuck doctor and what to consider during your search. I completely understand the struggles that come with navigating this journey on your own, and I commend you for doing your due diligence and coming to RealSelf to get more...
Hello; it is not necessary to remove fibrosis; after every seroma. The resulting fibrosis; if it is visible from the outside or causes for irritation on the skin; it must be erased in a surgical way.
Hello Phenomenal485952, thank you for your question regarding insurance coverage for a tummy tuck due to chronic back issues and degenerative disc disease. Insurance Coverage for Tummy Tucks Tummy tucks, or abdominoplasties, are typically considered elective cosmetic procedures and are rarely...