What is the down time for a tummy tuck scar revision?

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Also when the revision is done do you swell up like you do with the tummy tuck procedure?

Ira H. Rex III, MD · Answer

A tummy tuck scar revision can vary from being very simple to very complicated. Perhaps the most involved revision would be excision of the entire lower abdominal scar. This may require a drain. Downtime would be 3 to 5 days, though the drain may stay in a bit longer than this.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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, Vbeam, fractional erbium, intralesional IIT, and scar modulation. Start with a combination of Plato's Scar Serum massaged twice daily after one week of epithelialization followed by Luminase/Exfolase. Scar consultation and revision may be recommended.

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Ozge Ergun, MD · Answer

Thanks for the question. In my opinion the best for you will be to lower the old scar about 3 cm but this will not mean it will be hidden under the bathing suit. I wish you all the best.

Vivek Bansal, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Down time is usually less than 2 weeks, likely a week, and healing is much quicker, with far less pain.  Swelling is minimal.   I hope this helps!

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

This question is hard to answer without a picture so that I can appreciate the amount of work that needs to go into a scar revision. If the revision is relatively small you can .

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Much will depend on exactly what is done during the revisionary tummy tuck surgery; therefore, your plastic surgeon will be your best resource when it comes to advising you precisely. Generally speaking, revisionary surgery does involve less swelling, discomfort, and recovery time. Best wishes what outcome that you will be pleased with.

Anh Lee, MD, FACS · Answer

This will all depend on what will need to be done during the revision.  You may expect some swelling especially if liposuction is done but the recovery should be faster the second time around.

What is the down time for a tummy tuck scar revision?

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