Tummy tuck and breast scars not healing well after 3 months of surgery. (photos)

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I had a mini tummy tuck (used same scar I had for my c-section). And a Breast lift 3 months ago. One breast healed really well. The other one didn't. One scar still very red. My tummy tuck scar has some red spots that look like mini blisters. Is this normal? I used scar silicone gel for few weeks after surgery and I developed an allergy so I stopped. I'm Now using natural creams with jojoba, vitamin E, and other natural oils. What are your thoughts?

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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Camille Cash, MD · Answer

It appears your scars are healing appropriately at this point.  It takes several months for scars to mature and fade.  If you have concerns at that time you can choose to have them revised.  Continue to follow the instructions from your plastic surgeon.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs and I see your areas of concern.  Incisions can heal differently based on a number of different factors including tension on the skin surface and the type and location of sutures used.  It appears that your tummy tuck may have had some small superficial separations or stitch abscesses while your own breast has some hypertrophic scarring present.  I would discuss with your surgeon possible treatment options to maximize the scars' appearance and I have attached a link below with additional information.  Best wishes.

Scot Martin, MD · Answer

Natural treatments with jojoba have been shown to reduce acne scarring, but the efficacy of vitamin E in scar treatment is largely anecdotal. Still, moisturizing your scars and avoiding UV exposure can help them heal to a smoother texture and softer color. It can take scars up to a full year to mature completely.

Erika Sato, MD, FACS · Answer

Scars remodel for one year after surgery. It is still too early to really judge what the final result will be.

Tummy tuck and breast scars not healing well after 3 months of surgery. (photos)

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Answer: The rate at which your scars begin to fade and smooth is largely dependent on your age, your skin type and what you’ve been doin

Answer: The rate at which your scars begin to fade and smooth is largely dependent on your age, your skin type and what you’ve been doin

Answer: Tummy tuck and breast scars not healing well after 3 months of surgery.

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