How long does it typically take for pleating to resolve? (Photo)

February 26, 2019
Asked By:ABA55

My surgeon says that my pleating will resolve and become flat over time. I’m just curious approx how long that typically takes? My pleating seems to be pretty severe, I’m nervous that I will need a revision. I am 3 weeks post op tomorrow is there anything I can do to help these pleats to go away?

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Answer: Tummy Tuck and Pleating

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February 28, 2019

Answer: Pleating

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February 28, 2019

Answer: Pleating

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