I am 6 wks post op and my incision seems to be very red and purple. The purple is what worries me. Is the color normal? Also, still so much swelling.
Answer: Scar appearance after tummy tuck Thanks for your questions and pictures. It does appear that you have normal healing at this point. Your scar will lighten with time. Make sure you protect the scar from sun exposure for one year. Swelling at this time is normal and should continue to improve.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Scar appearance after tummy tuck Thanks for your questions and pictures. It does appear that you have normal healing at this point. Your scar will lighten with time. Make sure you protect the scar from sun exposure for one year. Swelling at this time is normal and should continue to improve.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Complication or normal? Things look reasonable at this point- there is likely swelling and after this resolves, rarely would you need any touch up (eg liposuction). The purple is expected and will resolve too in 1-1.5 years
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Complication or normal? Things look reasonable at this point- there is likely swelling and after this resolves, rarely would you need any touch up (eg liposuction). The purple is expected and will resolve too in 1-1.5 years
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September 14, 2015
Answer: Nothing serious It looks as if you are healing quite well. The discoloration can be some inflammation from sutures placed beneath the skin as they are dissolving. It will resolve over time.
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Answer: Nothing serious It looks as if you are healing quite well. The discoloration can be some inflammation from sutures placed beneath the skin as they are dissolving. It will resolve over time.
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September 13, 2015
Answer: 6 weeks incision Hello,Your photos appear to show normal healing. A purple colour for fresh scars is common. Your Plastic Surgeon will have recommendations to help lighten and flatten your scars as well but it takes many months for the colour to fade. Swelling at this point in your recovery is normal as well.Take care
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Answer: 6 weeks incision Hello,Your photos appear to show normal healing. A purple colour for fresh scars is common. Your Plastic Surgeon will have recommendations to help lighten and flatten your scars as well but it takes many months for the colour to fade. Swelling at this point in your recovery is normal as well.Take care
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September 14, 2015
Answer: Tummy tuck Some people have a more purplish transition of their scar than others. You appear to be healing. Your abdominal binder or a girdle may be of help for support. Stay out of the sun and hydrated. A multivitamin may help.
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Answer: Tummy tuck Some people have a more purplish transition of their scar than others. You appear to be healing. Your abdominal binder or a girdle may be of help for support. Stay out of the sun and hydrated. A multivitamin may help.
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