What could be my recovery time on a tummy tuck scar revision? (Photos)

Abdominoplasty scars can be quite complex, ranging from the simple hypertrophic scar to a multiplane inflamed keloid. Pigmentation, discoloration, chronic inflammation, scar visibility can all occur in the short term. We begin each treatment with combination therapy using Yellow broadband BBL, Vbeam, fractional erbium, intralesional IIT, and scar modulation. Start with a combination of Plato's Scar Serum massaged twice daily after one week of epithelialization followed by Luminase/Exfolase. Scar consultation and revision may be recommended.

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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

The revisions you need can be performed under local anesthesia most likely. Recovery should be just a day or two, although no exercise for about three weeks.

Dear NikkiL03,
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

A scar revision should not give you much of a downtime. There will be restrictions for a few days until you are gradually able to return to your daily activities.

Just revising the scar will not give you much down time. However, you still will need to be careful and not open the incision or stir up bleeding.

Hello and thank you for your questions in your pictures. Scar revisions can be typically performed under local anesthesia and recovery is fairly straightforward with several days of low key activity and gradually returning to normal activity. Consult with a plastic surgeon that has experience in aesthetic plastic surgery and body contouring.
Best wishes!