I have visited about 5 different doctors, but the most recent is the only one who has told me that post-surgery I will need a scar revision. I like the honest, in fact I think that is why I might choose this doctor. But is this normal? He mentioned the skin around my belly button is not strong enough so there would be complications in the future. Is that my only option? I was hoping this to be a one time sugery.
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There is no evidence that collagen peptide supplementation causes thicker or raised scars. I prefer patients to be off all supplements for several weeks before and after surgery - but this is to mitigate bleeding complications.
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,...
Concerning the residual fullness to the lower portion of the abdomen, It appears the muscle repair to that section may not be intact. This would be the most likely reason. A fluid collection is also possible but seems unlikely as your surgeon should have noticed and taken care of it previously.
