Ten weeks ago I had a full Tummy Tuck, and 4 weeks after, I had a small correction of hematoma that didn't heal and the skin was peeled off. Around this correction, hyperpigmentation started, and now it looks really ugly. Is it normal to get hyperpigmentation in this area post-Tummy Tuck, and will it fade away in time? What can I do to make it disappear?
July 15, 2014
Answer: Wound Discoloration Following Tummy Tuck Wound healing is a dynamic process that continues for 12-18 months following surgery. During this period, wounds undergo a series of changes which hopefully result in imperceptible scars. It’s not unusual for wounds to discolor during the initial phases of wound healing for a variety of reasons. In most cases a slight reddish discoloration is present which is related to increased blood flow. This is an entirely normal phenomena and is necessary for normal wound healing. Unfortunately, your case has been complicated by a hematoma. This problem will probably delay your wound healing response, but won’t stop it. At this point in time your wound needs time to heal. It’s important that you discuss these issues with your plastic surgeon. It’s also important to be patient and allow normal healing to take place.
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July 15, 2014
Answer: Wound Discoloration Following Tummy Tuck Wound healing is a dynamic process that continues for 12-18 months following surgery. During this period, wounds undergo a series of changes which hopefully result in imperceptible scars. It’s not unusual for wounds to discolor during the initial phases of wound healing for a variety of reasons. In most cases a slight reddish discoloration is present which is related to increased blood flow. This is an entirely normal phenomena and is necessary for normal wound healing. Unfortunately, your case has been complicated by a hematoma. This problem will probably delay your wound healing response, but won’t stop it. At this point in time your wound needs time to heal. It’s important that you discuss these issues with your plastic surgeon. It’s also important to be patient and allow normal healing to take place.
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December 19, 2014
Answer: Scarring after tummy tuck I'm sorry to hear about your problem. It normally takes about a year or even more for stars to mature. Once they have matured they tend to become faint silvery lines.
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December 19, 2014
Answer: Scarring after tummy tuck I'm sorry to hear about your problem. It normally takes about a year or even more for stars to mature. Once they have matured they tend to become faint silvery lines.
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June 15, 2016
Answer: Abdominoplasty Tummy Scars: What makes a good scar The look of an abdominoplasty scar is dependent on a number of factors, including genetics, skin complexion, timing of recovery, quality of postoperative care, and the type of repair. Abdominoplasty scars can hyperpigment in the immediate postoperative period. However, the long term results of a scar depend primarily on the quality of the repair. Skin and subcutaneous suturing in layers generally creates better scars than a single layered closure. This is specifically what plastic surgeons spend years training for. Make sure you go to a board certified plastic surgeon and that they take time to explain the type of repair and the postoperative care needed. If hyperpigmentation develops, topical creams and laser are used to fade the scar.
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June 15, 2016
Answer: Abdominoplasty Tummy Scars: What makes a good scar The look of an abdominoplasty scar is dependent on a number of factors, including genetics, skin complexion, timing of recovery, quality of postoperative care, and the type of repair. Abdominoplasty scars can hyperpigment in the immediate postoperative period. However, the long term results of a scar depend primarily on the quality of the repair. Skin and subcutaneous suturing in layers generally creates better scars than a single layered closure. This is specifically what plastic surgeons spend years training for. Make sure you go to a board certified plastic surgeon and that they take time to explain the type of repair and the postoperative care needed. If hyperpigmentation develops, topical creams and laser are used to fade the scar.
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