I Accidentally Sunburned my Brand New Mommy Makeover Scars, Will It Go Back to Normal?

August 23, 2013
Asked By:AngieW1460 in Statesville, North Carolina

I was out in the sun today for a very short while and my fresh (2 months post op) tummy tuck scar and belly button got sunburned. To make matters worse, I just started scar laser lightening treatments yesterday and now my scar is dark purple. Will it go back to normal? How do I reverse this? Thank you for your time.

Answers (8)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
July 19, 2015

Answer: Scars

1 person found this helpful
Glenn Lyle, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
Book a consultation
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
July 19, 2015

Answer: Scars

1 person found this helpful
Glenn Lyle, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
Book a consultation
MOST RECENT
September 21, 2013

Answer: Sun on scars

David Stoker, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
Book a virtual consultation
MOST RECENT
September 21, 2013

Answer: Sun on scars

David Stoker, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
Book a virtual consultation
September 5, 2013

Answer: Laser treatment of a normally healing scar makes no sense.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
Book a virtual consultation
September 5, 2013

Answer: Laser treatment of a normally healing scar makes no sense.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
Book a virtual consultation
FIND THE RIGHT
TREATMENT FOR YOU

Recommended reading

Mommy Makeover

Everything you need to know about Mommy Makeover

  • 95% worth it
  • 11.2k reviews
  • Avg cost: $13,100
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT
FIND THE RIGHT
TREATMENT FOR YOU
ADVERTISEMENT
July 19, 2015

Answer: I Accidentally Sunburned my Brand New Mommy Makeover Scars, Will It Go Back to Normal?

1 person found this helpful
Kurtis Martin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
Book a consultation
July 19, 2015

Answer: I Accidentally Sunburned my Brand New Mommy Makeover Scars, Will It Go Back to Normal?

1 person found this helpful
Kurtis Martin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
Book a consultation
September 17, 2013

Answer: Sunburn to scars

September 17, 2013

Answer: Sunburn to scars