Will my skin shrink more and the scar will fade in the fold? I hope (Photo)

hello therealme20017 As mentioned previously, incisions can take up to one year or longer to fade. While they will not fade completely, they should be acceptable after a period of time. Initially the may look crusty, red, raised and possibly uneven. Don’t be alarmed – remind yourself to be patient through the healing process.After 8-12 months, the scars are relatively inconspicuous. If you would like to discuss the option of using a scar healing ointment such as BioCorneum®, please contact our office to purchase. #options #post-op

Hello,Your result will certainly improve as you are very early out. It can take several months for your skin to contract and even longer for your scar to fade. Try to be patient and be sure to keep follow-up with your surgeon so he/she can track your progress.All the best in your recovery,Dr. BlaggAustin, TX

Thank you for sharing your question and photograph.  I do think that your skin will shrink further from its current appearance but I do not think that the scar will end up hiding in the newly created crease.  Your surgeon will be able to discuss with you options at improving your scar quality and appearance but it takes a year or longer for most scar results to mature.  hang in there!

Scars will improve over the course of a year.  Silicone sheeting is a reasonable option and has been used for scar therapy.   I recommend that the scar therapy begin after the scars have healed and there are no open areas, which usually takes four to six weeks.  Ask your PS what he/she recommends.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

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Hi, thereYou are very early in your recovery course.Scars take at least one year to mature and remodel; and I expect that your scars will improve with time.Swelling will continue to go down and skin is likely to retract back down in next 3-6 months.  You are very early in your recovery process, and it is difficult to predict your final outcome at this time.Please be patient and continue following up with your plastic surgeon.Best wishes.

You are early in the recovery process so you can expect more changes ahead.  The scars will fade over time, but it can take up to a year for them to fully mature.  Your surgeon will be able to provide more information on what you can expect at your follow up appointment as he is most familiar with the details of your procedure.