So after 6 months post tummy tuck i have puckering still . My doctor said that he can fix it but he’s not putting me under . He said that he will do it by just numbing the area . Is this normal procedure for fixing puckering ? Thank you
Answer: A scar revision can be done followed by proper laser treatment to minimize appearance of scars 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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Answer: A scar revision can be done followed by proper laser treatment to minimize appearance of scars 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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February 6, 2023
Answer: Tummy tuck puckering Dear Mariemaria1985,
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February 6, 2023
Answer: Tummy tuck puckering Dear Mariemaria1985,
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January 31, 2023
Answer: Correcting puckering The severity of the puckering would determine if local or general anesthesia would be recommended. Typically small areas of correction can be safely and adequately done under local. More extensive revisions are best performed under general.
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January 31, 2023
Answer: Correcting puckering The severity of the puckering would determine if local or general anesthesia would be recommended. Typically small areas of correction can be safely and adequately done under local. More extensive revisions are best performed under general.
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January 27, 2023
Answer: Tummy tuck puckering - what is the best way to fix this? Hello @Mariemaria1985, thank you for your question. To make an informed recommendation, we need more information. A consultation is vital to establishing a surgical or non-surgical protocol plan that meets your needs, meets your expectations, and takes into account what is realistically possible. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS),International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP)
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January 27, 2023
Answer: Tummy tuck puckering - what is the best way to fix this? Hello @Mariemaria1985, thank you for your question. To make an informed recommendation, we need more information. A consultation is vital to establishing a surgical or non-surgical protocol plan that meets your needs, meets your expectations, and takes into account what is realistically possible. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS),International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP)
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April 24, 2023
Answer: Yes it is normal to fix the scar under local anesthesia Yes it is normal to fix the scar under local anesthesia. I have done scar revisions under local anesthesia without having to put a patient under general anesthesia. This saves on operating room and anesthesia costs and is generally preferred by patients. Good luck.
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April 24, 2023
Answer: Yes it is normal to fix the scar under local anesthesia Yes it is normal to fix the scar under local anesthesia. I have done scar revisions under local anesthesia without having to put a patient under general anesthesia. This saves on operating room and anesthesia costs and is generally preferred by patients. Good luck.
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