I am 1 year and 8 months post tummy tuck. Do I need another scar revision and radio frequency? (Photo)

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Hello I need some help, i am now 1year and 8 months post Tummy tuck, my PS did a scar revision on mytummy as it looked like I had keloid but after revision my belly button looks worse I had had 4 cortisone injections for 4 months and no good results. He’s suggesting doing another scar revision and radio frequency which I don’t want to do. I would like another opinion please have a look at the pictures and tell me what you think. Many thanks

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question and sharing your photo. I do not believe another surgical scar revision will help you. I would suggest a non-surgical option and you should consider several physicians and different modalities for treatment. Good luck.

Remus Repta, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question and photos.  The scar around your belly button is a challenging issue.  Removal of the scar and re-closing it will lead to more tension and possibly more scarring.  Kenalog injection will reduce the scar thickness but may also lead to pigment loss.  Vertically excising an ellipse of skin and soft-tissue will allow the skin around the belly button to be brought in but will also add an additional scar to your abdomen.  Sometimes letting your skin relax for a while and letting the scar calm down may be the best initial action.Good luck with your belly button scar revision.Dr. Remus Repta

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