1 year after mommy makeover - hardened scar tissue is now visible at incision site, will this go away with weight loss? (photos)

Hello and thank you for your question! In general, scars can take approximately 1 year to fully "mature". It is rare to see significant changes in the scar tissue around/after this timeframe. Areas of scar that feel firm/hard under the skin can happen after plastic surgery and there may be different causes. One cause may be scar tissue around the previous internal suture sites. Another may be scar tissue forming around fat cells called "fat necrosis." Options to alleviate these issues can range from massage to injections of steroids to a scar revision procedure. An in-person consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon for a physical exam will help guide your diagnosis and options.

I think some weight loss and some liposuction wound help significantly. If that doesn't resolve everything, then re-excision of the scar and hardened areas may be needed. Best Wishes!!

I encourage you to return to your surgeon for an evaluation to determine what may be causing the firmness you feel. The solution depends on the cause. Further weight loss may make it more visibly noticeable but rather than stop your weight loss journey I recommend exploring the cause.

Dear Melbell85,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

If it is actual hard scar tissue, it can be excised by your surgeon in the office under local anesthesia. Lossing weight may actually show it more. Please discuss this with your surgeon.