Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

Posted underTummy Tuck q&a

Tummy Tuck 6 wks ago, last 2 wks I've noticed dark red stretch marks appearing. hy do I have these, and will they ever go away?

Tummy_08
The first four week after surgery I didn't notice any stretch marks at all. Right now I put coco butter on day and night. WThanks very much.

Answers (12)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
William Bruno, MD profile photo
Dr. William Bruno, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.9 | 653 Reviews
Answer
2 people found this helpful
J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS profile photo
Dr. J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.9 | 864 Reviews
Answer
Richard J. Bruneteau, MD profile photo
Dr. Richard J. Bruneteau, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.9 | 317 Reviews
Answer
Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD profile photo
Dr. Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.5 | 79 Reviews
Answer
Otto Joseph Placik, MD profile photo
Dr. Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.8 | 123 Reviews
Answer
Dr. Usha Rajagopal, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answer
1 person found this helpful
Dr. Pat Pazmino, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answer
1 person found this helpful
Dr. Steven Wallach, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answer
1 person found this helpful
Dr. Peter A. Aldea, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answer
1 person found this helpful
Dr. Kenneth R. Francis, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answer

More Tummy Tuck Questions

See all Tummy Tuck Q&A