Lipo burn or adhesion? How can I lighten vertical line of rough skin above navel? (Photos)

Question

I had tummy tuck w lipo 7 months ago, and still have a dark vertical line of rough skin above my navel. Is there a cream or anything I can do to at least lighten this line?

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

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.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

You can try laser treatments to lighten pigment or skin bleaching creams. some of the bleaching creams do need a prescription.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

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.

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