Is it common or possible for a Tummy Tuck scar to stretch? (photo)

September 18, 2016
Asked By:ariari888 in Sydney, AU

I saw a friend today who's scar has stretched about a cm wide. I am not fussed about this if it's something that might happen but if this is inevitable how can I prevent it ? The photo included was from Google not mine or my friends

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September 19, 2016

Answer: Tummy Tuck Scars

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September 30, 2016

Answer: Scarring

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September 30, 2016

Answer: Scarring

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 19, 2016

Answer: Scars

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September 19, 2016

Answer: Scars

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September 19, 2016

Answer: Scar stretching

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Answer: Scar stretching

September 19, 2016

Answer: Scar

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Answer: Scar

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