When will the redness from lipo (cannula) scars will fade away? (Photos)

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I had a lipo done mid January this year, and I’ve notice that the red hasn’t disappeared at all, I know there’s many questions here about how to reduce the scars, but haven’t found how to reduce the redness my skin is fair in color so I don’t know this makes them more noticeable. I’m all about discretion but I feel I can’t take my shirt off yet because these an be seen from far. Help in what to use, what to do, advice in general. I’ve 6 of these :-(

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Scars tend to mature and fade and over the course of a year.  Laser may be appropriate in some patients.  Scars though small will never totally disappear.  Scar placement and minimizing the total scar burden are important when the liposuction is performed.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

George Marosan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photos. This highlights very important technical points about the surgeon's technique. It is obvious that the liposuction poke holes were placed in areas that cannot be hidden and no skin ports were used to protect the skin from friction burns from the cannula movement in-out through the skin hole.I personally use stealth incisions (pubic area, inside belly button, breast crease in females, areola in males, armpits), and also use skin ports not to damage the skin. This does not leave any stigmata of liposuction surgery.Nevertheless, what's done is done and you are left with wide, long, red and depressed scars. Would try laser surgery to fade them and/or surgical repair to make these less conspicuous. Good luck.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist for after care. I recommend Silagen + Bioshield to promote healing. This scar can be improved with lasers (ProYellow, Excel V, VBeam) and microneedling/prp. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear rodbrown20,in most cases, scar will need at least a year to fully mature. As it matures, it should fade and become less visible. You might try laser treatment in order to reduce redness. If you are considering a treatment, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

When will the redness from lipo (cannula) scars will fade away? (Photos)

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