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3 months post op of Tummy Tuck, the scar is very red. Is this normal? (photos)

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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?

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