My plastic surgeon retired shortly after my surgery. I'm African American brown to fair skin 3years post tummy tuck scar area is very dark in certain areas and breast lift scar areas wide scar with slight hyperpigmented discolorations. 2 out of 5 local plastic surgeons are suggesting surgical scar revision for both areas, 1 medical laser technician wants to try Halo laser with alpha hydroxy bleaching agents and a few Doctors say nothing can be done. What is my best option to improve areas?
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I think the most important opinion about this will come from your orthopedic surgeon, but it would probably be a great idea if your plastic surgeon gave him or her a call to discuss some of the particular details of the operation. Things like positioning on the operating table, lift and ...
I do not use compression or binders after tummy tuck until the wounds and flaps are stable at one month. If the binder is tight before then, it will collapse the veins. If the veins are collapsed, then there is no outflow. If there is no outflow, there can be no inflow. No inflow from the ...
This situation is not common. I would suggest to remove the piece of drain that was left inside, which can cause an infection. Contact your surgeon to discuss this matter.