6-months post-op - Will this crease at the top of my tummy tuck scar go away? (photos)

These kind of things generally settle out after surgery. I would have expected it to have gone down by the 6 month mark so there is a possibility it may not go away.

From your description I understand that you have a vertical and horizontal scar and that you have developed a crease at the top part of the scar, recently, now that you are six months past your tummy tuck surgery.

This can certainly happen after the type of tummy tuck you are describing. The skin closure is normally nice and tight with a tummy tuck surgery, however, because the skin surrounding the scar has laxity, it will relax after the procedure. It may relax a bit more over the next few months.

The crease will not go away on it's own. Sometimes additional surgery to take more skin is done to enhance the original result however I advice you to wait at least another 3 - 6 months before making a decision on that to get a better idea of how everything will ultimately heal.

Dear jensmith0710,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

You may still have some excess skin which is causing the crease. I would suggest discussing this with your surgeon. Since it has shown up, it probably won't go away.

Appears you will need revision of the creased scar area. Why not return to chosen operative surgeon fir this revision?

Greetings,
It appears as if you have had an extensive procedure for your tummy tuck. Tailoring abdominoplasty skin when there is excess circumferential as well as vertical amounts of tissue can be most challenging. It is quite possible that you may benefit from an extended revision of your vertical midline excess and scar. It is not possible (just with photo) to tell what needs to be done to meet your expectations without a proper examination and consultation.
Best Regards,