Gall bladder incision scar after tummy tuck

Thank you for your picture and questions. Sorry to hear about the poor scarring from the gallbladder surgery. I would suggest seeing your plastic surgeon to discuss a possible scar revision. While there are some things you can do to improve the scar, these will likely not produce significant results to provide you with the outcome you are seeking.Best of luck!

Dear MayaIt's unfortunate that you have the additional scar. Very often, injections of kenalog can improve these scars. scar revision with taping might be helpful. If you didn't develop thick scars from your abdominoplasty specially in your periumbilical area, I would consider a scar revision. Be hopeful and seek in person consultation. Your original surgeon is likely an excellent starting point.

Hate to be the bearer of bad news but its unlikely you can erase that scar. You really have a hypertrophic scar not a keloid. Steroid injections or compressive therapy may help make it less conspicuous and, of course, time will make it better as well. Good luck

Make sure to
follow-up with a plastic surgeon for evaluation of possible keloid treatment
such as intralesional corticosteroids (Kenalog).  Kenalog is the most commonly used as
treatment for keloids.  Corticosteroids
soften and flatten the keloid via anti-inflammatory mechanism and
vasoconstriction.  Intralesional
5-fluorouracil (5-FU) can be used if the keloid does not respond to
Kenalog.  Another option includes silicon
gel sheeting and silicone gel.  Studies
have shown that silicone gel reduces the thickness and improve the appearance
of keloids.  If conservative therapy
fails, surgery is an option such as keloid excision with revision.  However, surgical excision of keloids has
been associated with recurrence rates of up to 50-100% but when combined with
intradermal corticosteroid injections recurrence falls to 4% (Can J Plast Surg
2013). 

The scar in the photo appears to be an early keloid. Have your surgeon evaluate it for a kenalog injection. The other options can be scar excision / revision.

so allow yourself to heal from your gall bladder surgery and then see your PS about what options you have to make it a better look.  You can benefit from a scar revision.

It's unclear how far out from your gb surgery you are, but if nearly a year has passed then the scar is not likely to improve further and a scar revision should be considered.  There is a risk of it regrowing so discuss options with your plastic surgeon that might suppress and improve the new scar.  Best wishes,

Jon A Perlman MD FACS 



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