Hi. I had a minor correction surgery on my tummy tuck scar. The dog ears were removed. After the surgery, I noticed my pubic area was excessively swollen. My surgeon said it was normal and that the inflammation will go down. It’s been 10 months after surgery and although it did go down. I can still see it’s bigger than normal. It really bothers me a lot. I lost weight and it’s now more noticeable. Is there anything for this problem to go away? Thanks in advance.
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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,...
Thank you for your photo. A revision plication of the muscles can be performed. I generally prefer a double-layered plication with the deep layer comprised of a permanent suture. Regardless of the type of sutures or plication used, there is always risk that a plication becomes undone before the...
Dear amelia m,
I understand your concern. Based on your photos, it looks like you don't have dog ears. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only...