Can I lower my scars using tissue expander? (Photo)

December 5, 2015
Asked By:Katekynn in Newport Beach, CA

I got my tummy tuck surgery 3 weeks ago. Healing is fine. Tissue still tight. But I'm very unhappy how high my scar is. My surgeon said I need to wait if I want to do a revision with a lower scars and a small vertical scar. Can he use tissue expander to lower it if I don't have any extra skin. How long is the tissue expander stay in and does it required general anesthesia and often how much does that cost?

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