Would I be a candidate for a scar revision to treat my tummy tuck scar? (Photo)

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I had a full tummy tuck 6 months ago. I am somewhat unhappy with my scar. It is very risen and lumpy Would I be a candidate for scar revision? What would my potential treatment options be. Thanks

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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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Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

Before jumping to more surgeries (which can be costly & may even leave you with even wider stretch scars and even tram track stitch marks, you might consider a consultation with an experienced, board certified cosmetic dermatologist to discuss the use of intralesional injections of anti-inflammatory  agents to shrink and flatten what appear to be hypertrophic scars. Such injections typically, not only shrink and flatten the bumpy scars, but eliminate the pronounced reddish-purple discoloration that is prominent (turning the flattened scar off-white to ivory colored) and making it less prominent color-wise, as well. Hope this helps. Best of luck.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Glorious879077,
I understand you are concerned with the appearance of your scars. As your scars heal, it should flatten out and lighten. Loss of pigmentation or hyperpigmentation may also be experienced but will resolve over time. Always follow your surgeon's post operative care instructions when it comes to scar management to avoid any complications like infection and for faster healing and recovery.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

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