Hello, I had a tummy tuck Jan 30th 2023 and developed necrosis. I am fully closed FINALLY and my PS is going to do a scar revision on me. I’m concerned because I don’t want my belly button too low or my who ha too high, plus I feel there is “extra skin” on side of the scar. Just curious on an opinion on how it might turn out
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Answer: It is recommended to have a scar revision done for this.
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