I am 51 and take collagen peptides daily. Will this impede my scar healing after tummy tuck by over producing collagen and causing the scar to become thicker or raised?
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February 19, 2022
Answer: Could collagen peptides post tummy tuck impede my scar healing?
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,...
Concerning the residual fullness to the lower portion of the abdomen, It appears the muscle repair to that section may not be intact. This would be the most likely reason. A fluid collection is also possible but seems unlikely as your surgeon should have noticed and taken care of it previously.
Our meta-analysis (link below) revealed that a "drainless tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) with progressive tension sutures" was more effective than the traditional "tummy tuck with drains" in reducing seroma (fluid buildup) and reoperation rates, with no significant difference in hematomas or...
