Ridge Above Tummy Tuck Incision- Will It Heal?

This should soften and flatten as time goes on, however it may take several months for it to completely flatten out.  This is not that uncommon after a tummy tuck and I would expect it to improve with time. Ask your plastic surgeon about using silicone gel or silicone tape which may expedite the healing process.

Best wishes,

Dr.Bruno

Thank you for the question.

I would agree with your surgeon that you appear to be healing normally. The “ridge" that you are saying should smoothen out with time.  I would suggest continued follow-up and confidence in the plastic surgeon that you chose to do your procedure with.

Best wishes.

The swelling above your tummy tuck scar is not unexpected and should gradually go away after two or three months. You didn't indicate how long it has been since your surgery, if it has been longer than this, it may persist but can easily be reduced with a little liposuction to the area after about six months from the time of surgery. If your surgery was recent, you might ask your surgeon whether a compression garment, like a girdle, would help reduce the swelling in the area.