I had a tummy tuck and umbilical hernia repair in 2017. I should have skipped the tuck since realistically, it wasn't really needed. Regardless, here we are and I am now left with a HUGE shelf. How can I fix this or minimize the thickness of the scar?
Answer: Abdomen You did not post photos, so I would suggest going to a plastic surgeon and being examined and discussing your concerns and options.
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Answer: Abdomen You did not post photos, so I would suggest going to a plastic surgeon and being examined and discussing your concerns and options.
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August 19, 2023
Answer: Tummy tuck revision. To make an assessment on the app, the plastic surgery procedure we generally always need to see proper before and after pictures. If you don’t have before and after pictures and ask your surgeon to forward the pictures they touch. Without seeing pictures, we can’t really begin to make an assessment or give you quality recommendations. Visible scars generally fall into one or more of three different categories. Scars can be hypertrophied, hyperpigmented, or can widen overtime. Depending on what the scar problem is helps decide what the best treatment option is. I suggest you follow up with your plastic surgeon who did the procedure and ask him or her for assistance. Best, Mats Hagstrom, MD
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August 19, 2023
Answer: Tummy tuck revision. To make an assessment on the app, the plastic surgery procedure we generally always need to see proper before and after pictures. If you don’t have before and after pictures and ask your surgeon to forward the pictures they touch. Without seeing pictures, we can’t really begin to make an assessment or give you quality recommendations. Visible scars generally fall into one or more of three different categories. Scars can be hypertrophied, hyperpigmented, or can widen overtime. Depending on what the scar problem is helps decide what the best treatment option is. I suggest you follow up with your plastic surgeon who did the procedure and ask him or her for assistance. Best, Mats Hagstrom, MD
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