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

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I have dog ears on each end of the full tummy tuck scar and there is a part that does not look straight in line with the scar. That is probably because I had a hematoma when I 1st had this procedure in 2013.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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
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Marvin F. Shienbaum, MD · Answer

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.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

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.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

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

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

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.

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