6 months post tummy tuck, scar is still red and raw and getting reoccurring sores. What can I do? (photos)

Thank you for your question. It is common that some of the dissolvable sutures do not dissolve completely and try to work themselves out. They tend to make little opening and may have a little discharge. In regards to the redness of the scar, that's normal. Scars take about 1-1.5 years to fully mature and go through some changes. Some Surgeons will recommend the use of IPL lasers to help treat the color of a scar and the use of scar creams. I would suggest following up with your Surgeon and following their recommendations. Best of luck to you.

I encourage you to return to your surgeon for an evaluation. You may have suture abscesses. When the underlying suture material is removed these areas tend to heal nicely with minimal home care.

Hello @megangoldhawk, thank you for your question and showing your pictures. Scarring has a maturation cycle of approximately one to one and a half years depending on the patient's skin. An examination would give you more information about what can be done. Please have in mind that the scar takes different features depending on the process inherent to the patient's health and skin condition. I link a video to shed more light. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP)