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: 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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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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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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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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September 12, 2015
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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September 12, 2015
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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September 11, 2015
Answer: Normal postoperative changes after tummy tuck Everything I seen your photos looks absolutely normal, and quite good. The scar quality is excellent with a relatively thin and flat line. Yes, it will certainly get lighter overtime. Also, there is swelling, But that will also substantially improve over the next several weeks and months. You're doing great! Dr. Gabbay.
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September 11, 2015
Answer: Normal postoperative changes after tummy tuck Everything I seen your photos looks absolutely normal, and quite good. The scar quality is excellent with a relatively thin and flat line. Yes, it will certainly get lighter overtime. Also, there is swelling, But that will also substantially improve over the next several weeks and months. You're doing great! Dr. Gabbay.
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