Is my scar from fat necrosis after a tummy tuck 1 year ago fixable? And can my abdomen be flattened? (photos)

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and RF therapy to help reduce the longterm effects of the scarring. Keloids, hypertrophic scars, widened scars, red scars, and hyperpigmented scars all require scar modulation with topical creams followed by lasers and RF therapy. Topical skincare should be directed to a specific need, whether for pigmentation or hypertrophy and our office can guide you through the process to obtain the correct Plato’s Scar cream or Melarase cream for hypertrophy and discoloration. In terms of lasers, we would employ the vbeam laser for redness, Venus Viva RF, PRP microneedling, chemical peels, and Morpheus 8, fractional erbium, or fractional co2. All of these have their individual benefits. Most of all, we recommend you visit a solid plastic surgeon who understands surgical scar revision, laser therapy, and RF therapy for scars. 
 
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Dr. Karamanoukian
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Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Sometimes the full scar needs to be revised and this just entails surgically removing and restitching the scar.  Sometimes the scar plus the skin needs to be removed and that is a revision tummy tuck.  I suggest posting photos and seeing an expert in revision procedures that combine liposuction/fat removal, skin tightening, body shaping/definition, fat grafting and cellulite improvement. Best, Dr. Emer.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear marysolrangel,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination but based on your photos, you look like a good candidate for a tummy tuck and scar revision. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  I am sorry to hear about your experience.  Based on your photographs, I would recommend a revision tummy tuck with elevation of your superior flap and removal of your entire scar.  This can be done through a low incision.  Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.  
 
 Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D. FACS

Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Kristine Brecht, MD (license suspended) · Answer

Dear LA,Thank you for your question.You will greatly value from a scar revision and liposuction.Choose an expert. Best.Dr Brecht Seattle, Wa

Is my scar from fat necrosis after a tummy tuck 1 year ago fixable? And can my abdomen be flattened? (photos)

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Is my scar from fat necrosis after a tummy tuck 1 year ago fixable? And can my abdomen be flattened? (photos)

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