What can one do about scar tissue above the belly button after a tummy tuck?

November 22, 2015
Asked By:Lisa0524 in Lake View, NY

i had a tummy tuck about 5 yrs ago and now have developed scar tissue. Do i need to have surgery to remove it. my stomach looks wavy and sometimes the area is sore to the touch.

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