What are my options to get rid of my dark tummy tuck scar? (photo)

May 3, 2020
Asked By:1981NYC in Hoboken, NJ

I must not have followed my post op care properly or it might just be my skin. I had a tummy tuck 5 years ago and tge scar seems to get worse with darkening around the scar as well. I will like to know what my options are to get rid of the darkening and also improve the scar.

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May 6, 2020

Answer: Hyperpigmentation -- Clear+Brilliant/Venus Viva, Chemical Peels, Cosmelan, Salt Facial, Aerolase YAG, Hydroquinone

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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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May 6, 2020

Answer: Hyperpigmentation -- Clear+Brilliant/Venus Viva, Chemical Peels, Cosmelan, Salt Facial, Aerolase YAG, Hydroquinone

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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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September 4, 2020

Answer: Hidef Protocols for Scar Revision

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 4, 2020

Answer: Hidef Protocols for Scar Revision

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 5, 2020

Answer: Scar

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Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 5, 2020

Answer: Scar

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Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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