Mini abdominoplasty: At 5 weeks post the left half of scar is crinkled, is that normal? (photos)

You are very early in the healing phase and do have swelling. Be patient and give yourself time to heal. You may be very happy with the results. Otherwise, scars can be revised and tweaked later once healed.

Hello. Great question. At 5 weeks, you have yet to see your final results. Keep following your surgeon's post op  instructions.

Dear MaryAnn,   Thanks for submitting your picture and sorry for your disappointing result. Are you unhappy because of the scar or because of the over all outcome. It is clear from your picture that you were not and ideal candidate for mini tuck.     The indication for mini tummy tuck are very limited and in your case, since you have skin and muscles laxity from the upper abdomen to the lower abdomen, I would have tried to persuade you to have a full tummy tuck, because as you see from your own experience,   mini tummy tuck can be a  very unhappy compromise, which eventually, will bring you back to the operating room for a full tummy tuck with doubling of the cost and recovery time.   The full tummy tuck will lower your scar significantly, in addition to giving you a flat stomach and improved body posture. It will also, most likely, help you to lose significant amount of  weight , due to the abdominal muscles tightening , that will reduce the amount of food that you can eat and your sense of hunger.    Always, consult with experienced board certified plastic surgeons who operate in accredited surgery center for your safety. Most importantly, check the before and after pictures in the photo gallery, to make sure that they are numerous, consistent and attractive with the above mentioned features.                                Best of luck,                                                            Dr Widder