I am 3 months post op from tummy tuck. My scar is still very red. It seems to get worse at night. I massage it everyday and have not had it exposed to direct sunlight but have been outside in the sun often. Will this improve in time?
January 4, 2021
Answer: Red scar Thank you for your picture. This redness months after your tummy tuck is quite normal. This represents healing well beneath the scar for strength. When this scar strengthens this redness will go away.
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January 4, 2021
Answer: Red scar Thank you for your picture. This redness months after your tummy tuck is quite normal. This represents healing well beneath the scar for strength. When this scar strengthens this redness will go away.
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June 18, 2014
Answer: Red scar 3 months after tummy tuck At this point your scar appears to be fine and red. The duration of this early healing phase varies widely from patient to patient -- some will see early fading in 1-2 months, others may take upwards of 8-12 months. Keeping the scar our of the sun is important, as young scars have no innate sun protection from pigment. Some of the over-the-counter scar creams may offer some benefit in terms of helping the scar fade more quickly, but I don't place too much faith in any of them to change the scar permanently. Try to be patient, as your scar quality looks very good and the redness will fade in time.
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June 18, 2014
Answer: Red scar 3 months after tummy tuck At this point your scar appears to be fine and red. The duration of this early healing phase varies widely from patient to patient -- some will see early fading in 1-2 months, others may take upwards of 8-12 months. Keeping the scar our of the sun is important, as young scars have no innate sun protection from pigment. Some of the over-the-counter scar creams may offer some benefit in terms of helping the scar fade more quickly, but I don't place too much faith in any of them to change the scar permanently. Try to be patient, as your scar quality looks very good and the redness will fade in time.
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