Will my drainage tube leave a scar?

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I have large wholes in the pubic area and looks like will leave a large scar. (10 weeks post op)

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Congratulations on having undergone the tummy tuck procedure. Yes, the drain sites will leave a scar, usually a very small ( barely  noticeable)  one in the longer term. Best wishes.

Vijay K. Bindingnavele, MD, FACS · Answer

Abdominoplasy (TummyTuck) is becoming a very popular surgery.  We understand that not all questions you may have are asked at the time of consultation or even day of surgery, while deciding on the surgery and making arrangement for surgery things slip our mind.  To answer your question regarding your drain tube holes Yes you will have a scar and we keep in mind and place them so that the scar is as camouflages as possible. Your scar is still healing  and over time it will become barely noticeable. I suggest to my patients to  use silicone strips/pads to help minimize the appearance of your abdominal scar along with the JP drain incisions.

Frederic H. Corbin, MD (license restricted) · Answer

Thank you for the question and drainage tubes do generally leave a small scar that is inconspicuousDr Corbin

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