Is it normal to have pain behind incision after exercise at 2.5 years post op?

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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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Dear Missprincessbabe,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

When people choose to travel to other countries to have elective surgical procedures (most commonly to save money) they also opt out for not having proper postop care. Of course it’s certainly possible to travel to the surgeon for postoperative care just like it was for the procedure.

Your surgeon is responsible for your well-being and you are responsible for choosing that surgeon.

It’s not normal to have chronic pain after surgery but it can happen.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD