8 months post op and noticed a blister on tummy tuck scar. Advice? (photo)

Thank you for your question regarding what to do about a blister on your tummy tuck scar 8-months after a tummy tuck. It appears that you have had a localized infection. This is common in areas of incision and is especially common in areas that have hair follicles. I believe you have an infection and the soft tissue became either displaced or died. It is also possible that you had an area of fat necrosis where the fat died. Either way, I would suggest conservative care. I would give it at least 4-6 months to heal. If you are still concerned about the area, this can be easily corrected under local anesthesia and the area is directly excised and reapproximated with sutures. Thank you for your question and I hope this helps.

Sincerely, Dr. Katzen. (“Verified” Plastic Surgeon, President of the American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Fellow of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American College of Surgery, and International College of Surgery and member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and RealSelf Hall of Fame.)

Hello and thank you for your question.
It may be a suture coming to the surface. Have your surgeon take a look at it. Best wishes!

Hello and thank you for your question. It appears as if you have a common minor complication called a suture abscess. As your deeper sutures are dissolved by your body, sometimes a pustule occurs, and may drain on its own and usually does not require oral antibiotics. I would notify your surgeon in case they want to see you in the clinic, however usually these heal well with local wound care at home and close monitoring.