hi i really need a real advise on my case?? i had a tuck tummy surgery done 10 years back after delivering my kids.when i initially had the consultation done with the dr he told me that the scar will NOT exceed 20 cm from the middle but i was shocked to see that he extended the scar another 16 cms from the sides (8 cm each side) i feel so desperate having to cover the scar everytime i go to the beach or be with my boyfriend.i wish with all the new technologies i can do something about this ?
Answer: Abdominoplasty Scar Hello,I'm sorry to hear about your frustration. Based on this photo you have a very nice result. Sometimes it is necessary to extend incisions to improve contours and avoid dog ears. There are a number of treatments to help lighten scars including silicone sheeting, some laser therapies and microneedling. It is also very important to prevent sun exposure/tanning on a new scar because this can result in pigmentation. I recommend that you talk with your Plastic Surgeon about options to help fade your scar.All the best
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Answer: Abdominoplasty Scar Hello,I'm sorry to hear about your frustration. Based on this photo you have a very nice result. Sometimes it is necessary to extend incisions to improve contours and avoid dog ears. There are a number of treatments to help lighten scars including silicone sheeting, some laser therapies and microneedling. It is also very important to prevent sun exposure/tanning on a new scar because this can result in pigmentation. I recommend that you talk with your Plastic Surgeon about options to help fade your scar.All the best
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Answer: Recommend doing laser treatment to help minimize the appearance combined with melarase creams Abdominoplasty scars can be quite complex, ranging from the simple hypertrophic scar to a multiplane inflamed keloid. Pigmentation, discoloration, chronic inflammation, scar visibility can all occur in the short term. We begin each treatment with combination therapy using Yellow broadband BBL, Vbeam, fractional erbium, intralesional IIT, and scar modulation. Start with a combination of Plato's Scar Serum massaged twice daily after one week of epithelialization followed by Luminase/Exfolase. Scar consultation and revision may be recommended.
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Answer: Recommend doing laser treatment to help minimize the appearance combined with melarase creams Abdominoplasty scars can be quite complex, ranging from the simple hypertrophic scar to a multiplane inflamed keloid. Pigmentation, discoloration, chronic inflammation, scar visibility can all occur in the short term. We begin each treatment with combination therapy using Yellow broadband BBL, Vbeam, fractional erbium, intralesional IIT, and scar modulation. Start with a combination of Plato's Scar Serum massaged twice daily after one week of epithelialization followed by Luminase/Exfolase. Scar consultation and revision may be recommended.
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September 29, 2016
Answer: Solutions for Tummy Tuck Scars Scars may widen or continue to be red and elevated. Excision and reclosure may help some scars. Other treatments are available as well. It may take several months for a tummy tuck patient’s scars to soften, for sensation to return, and for relaxing of the tight sensation in the abdomen. In the case of extensive surgery, abdominoplasty recovery can be uncomfortable and may take longer. Scars may stay red, become thick or widen. It can take 12-18 months for the scars to settle.
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September 29, 2016
Answer: Solutions for Tummy Tuck Scars Scars may widen or continue to be red and elevated. Excision and reclosure may help some scars. Other treatments are available as well. It may take several months for a tummy tuck patient’s scars to soften, for sensation to return, and for relaxing of the tight sensation in the abdomen. In the case of extensive surgery, abdominoplasty recovery can be uncomfortable and may take longer. Scars may stay red, become thick or widen. It can take 12-18 months for the scars to settle.
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September 24, 2016
Answer: Tummy tuck scar Your scar looks typical of the procedure, and is the trade off for the (usually) dramatic improvement in the shape of the abdomen and skin quality. You could consider certain laser treatments or micro-needling, but the improvements will likely be modest.Best of luck!
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September 24, 2016
Answer: Tummy tuck scar Your scar looks typical of the procedure, and is the trade off for the (usually) dramatic improvement in the shape of the abdomen and skin quality. You could consider certain laser treatments or micro-needling, but the improvements will likely be modest.Best of luck!
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September 24, 2016
Answer: Tummy tuck scar That incision look pretty standard, and unfortunately, the scar will not disappear. We do not have the technology to make scars become invisible.
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September 24, 2016
Answer: Tummy tuck scar That incision look pretty standard, and unfortunately, the scar will not disappear. We do not have the technology to make scars become invisible.
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