Hi. I have a reddish line on my belly from where the skin has folded over for so long. I am hoping the incision from my TT will be on or below it, but if not can I expect the line to fade? My obgyn once mistaked it for a c-section scar if that describes it better. Thanks!
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This is usually normal post op sensations after an abdominoplasty with plication at 3 weeks. As you start getting back to normal activity, you start pulling on the plication stitches and scar tissue. As always, follow up with your surgeon.