Scar revision after tummy tuck with hernia repair? (Photo)

Question

I am a 38 y.o. Female who underwent tummy tuck with hernia repair, while removing fibroids. However, i did not have the option to include lipo. I have an area that has scarring from after the procedure. Will lipo help this or how do i go about correcting it, since its a small area?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and RF therapy to help reduce the longterm effects of the scarring. Keloids, hypertrophic scars, widened scars, red scars, and hyperpigmented scars all require scar modulation with topical creams followed by lasers and RF therapy. Topical skincare should be directed to a specific need, whether for pigmentation or hypertrophy and our office can guide you through the process to obtain the correct Plato’s Scar cream or Melarase cream for hypertrophy and discoloration. In terms of lasers, we would employ the vbeam laser for redness, Venus Viva RF, PRP microneedling, chemical peels, and Morpheus 8, fractional erbium, or fractional co2. All of these have their individual benefits. Most of all, we recommend you visit a solid plastic surgeon who understands surgical scar revision, laser therapy, and RF therapy for scars. 
 
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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear beachie babie,

it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.

Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

A scar revision and localized liposuction would be a way to deal with this problem. This surgery can be done in local or twilight anesthesia. In person consolation with a board certified plastic surgeon would be my recommendation. Good luck.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

From the photo there appears to be contour irregularities.  However an in person evaluation is needed to determine if the area could be improved with liposuction.  It could be from failed muscle repair, scar adhesions or something else.  Visit with your surgeon to learn more.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Based on the photo posted, it appears the central tummy guard needs an excisional surgical revision with layered repair and abdominal waist flank Lipo in addition fee from $5000-$8000. Best of virtual consult with for better explanation and to answer many questions. Regards.

Scar revision after tummy tuck with hernia repair? (Photo)

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