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

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
You are still early on the healing process, it can take up to six months to see your final results, so please be patient. At the stage you are in, inflammation is normal.
If you have any concerns, please follow up close with your plastic surgeon.
Good luck :)

Dear AmandaJ55, The first thing I tell my patients on their first post-operative visit before even taking off the dressing is they will have bleeding on the incision and it will take two to three months to flatten out completely.  In addition, it will take six months for all the swelling to resolve.  The reason for the bleeding is the top incision surface is longer than the lower and so the skin has to be bled like that but does resolve.  Be patient and you will be fine.
Robert D. Wilcox, M.D.