I had extended tt w/ flank Lipo 7w ago. I have indentation right above my incision on my Left side. Will this blend away on its own ?Scar on back right side incision higher then left. . When I try on the swimsuit we used for Preop marking , the incision is 1 in outside of the top of the swimsuit for about 2 in long. I am using Silagen 2x daily . Can a revision correct this and if so is this an simple correction done in the office under local anesthetic? If not what are my options
7 photos
Answers (4)
From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
MOST RECENT
May 12, 2023
Answer: Recommend doing laser treatment combined with melarase creams to reduce appearance
Thank you for your photo. A revision plication of the muscles can be performed. I generally prefer a double-layered plication with the deep layer comprised of a permanent suture. Regardless of the type of sutures or plication used, there is always risk that a plication becomes undone before the...
Dear amelia m,
I understand your concern. Based on your photos, it looks like you don't have dog ears. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only...
Thank you for your question. It is very common to have swelling and "bloating" after a tummy tuck. At 6 weeks, you may still find a benefit in wearing a Spanx type garment during the day. My patients seem to do best if they wear one that is high waisted. This reduces upper abdominal swelling or...
