So I have my TT 8 weeks ago. I still have redness around my belly button and the ends of my incision are slightly sunkin. My doctor says he will watch it to see if I need revisions. My question is have you seen this sunkin scar before? My drains where put on the ends of my incision scar so I’m wondering is this what caused the sunkin. Also I like my belly button shap not the redness I don’t like . Have you seen these things before?
June 11, 2018
Answer: Will take a few months for things to change Thank you for your question. The results following a tummy tuck wont be evident for atleast 6 months. There will still be a great deal of swelling that will need to settle down. Eight weeks following surgery, the area will still be quite swollen and the flanks will take some time. This area is still likely to change. With regards to the scarring, the scar is still immature and will remain so for atleast 6 - 9 mnths. This is because there is a greater blood supply during the healing period. Once the scar matures, it will become paler. Also, during this 6-9 month period, as soon as the sun hits the area it will go red and again this will normalise once the scar matures. I hope this is helpful for you BW
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June 11, 2018
Answer: Will take a few months for things to change Thank you for your question. The results following a tummy tuck wont be evident for atleast 6 months. There will still be a great deal of swelling that will need to settle down. Eight weeks following surgery, the area will still be quite swollen and the flanks will take some time. This area is still likely to change. With regards to the scarring, the scar is still immature and will remain so for atleast 6 - 9 mnths. This is because there is a greater blood supply during the healing period. Once the scar matures, it will become paler. Also, during this 6-9 month period, as soon as the sun hits the area it will go red and again this will normalise once the scar matures. I hope this is helpful for you BW
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June 5, 2018
Answer: Healing period Your body will continue to change for several months after an Abdominoplasty. Allow adequate time for your new shape to settle in. Occasionally, small revisions are necessary after healing is complete. In regards to the darkness around your navel, it should slowly fade. However, each patient heals differently. If the discoloration does not improve, consult your surgeon. Ask if he/she would recommend using a Skin Lightening cream.
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June 5, 2018
Answer: Healing period Your body will continue to change for several months after an Abdominoplasty. Allow adequate time for your new shape to settle in. Occasionally, small revisions are necessary after healing is complete. In regards to the darkness around your navel, it should slowly fade. However, each patient heals differently. If the discoloration does not improve, consult your surgeon. Ask if he/she would recommend using a Skin Lightening cream.
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