Original full tummy tuck done sept’22. The incision ended up with necrosis about 12 days after the procedure (started with fluid build up under the skin). The area is completely closed now. I feel it’s very large scar and very unflattering. I know I need to wait a least 9 months. But will I need a TT revision or will scar revision do? And for the placement of the scar in my hip/buttocks, it is very low can it be raised up?
February 1, 2023
Answer: Scars As you know the shape color and texture of a scar matures over a year. At that time you can discuss with your surgeon if improvement can be done. Gentle pressure with support under ware will help improve the scars.
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February 1, 2023
Answer: Scars As you know the shape color and texture of a scar matures over a year. At that time you can discuss with your surgeon if improvement can be done. Gentle pressure with support under ware will help improve the scars.
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January 31, 2023
Answer: Complications after tummy tuck Complications can happen after this procedure including dehiscence and tissue necrosis. Skin incisions can take 12 to 18 months until scar tissue is mature. I recommend going slow and waiting until the scar tissue has matured. This should be a minimum of 12 months from when they wound was healed but preferably 18 months from that time. If it took three months to heal after surgery then you should wait 12 to 18 months from the time you were healed before considering revision surgery. Moving your incision adds a large degree of complexity to the procedure and it’s probably not in your best interest. Your groin area has very little tissue to contribute to raising the incision to a higher point. generally speaking incisions for a full tummy tuck should be placed low. Lowering the incision will require repositioning of the belly button. doing bad adds an unnecessary vertical scar from the old belly button incision. I suggest for now you focus on getting back to normal life and give yourself plenty of time to heal before considering a second procedure. Slowing down the process is generally better than trying to move it along. Scar tissue takes a long time to mature and it’s important to know what the final outcome is with mature scar tissue before making an assessment. Best, Mats Hagstrom MD
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January 31, 2023
Answer: Complications after tummy tuck Complications can happen after this procedure including dehiscence and tissue necrosis. Skin incisions can take 12 to 18 months until scar tissue is mature. I recommend going slow and waiting until the scar tissue has matured. This should be a minimum of 12 months from when they wound was healed but preferably 18 months from that time. If it took three months to heal after surgery then you should wait 12 to 18 months from the time you were healed before considering revision surgery. Moving your incision adds a large degree of complexity to the procedure and it’s probably not in your best interest. Your groin area has very little tissue to contribute to raising the incision to a higher point. generally speaking incisions for a full tummy tuck should be placed low. Lowering the incision will require repositioning of the belly button. doing bad adds an unnecessary vertical scar from the old belly button incision. I suggest for now you focus on getting back to normal life and give yourself plenty of time to heal before considering a second procedure. Slowing down the process is generally better than trying to move it along. Scar tissue takes a long time to mature and it’s important to know what the final outcome is with mature scar tissue before making an assessment. Best, Mats Hagstrom MD
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