I had a tummy tuck 2 years ago. I am so self conscious about my scars. Is this how they should be healing after so long? Can the scar be revised?
Answer: Tummy tuck 2 years ago: Are these scars normal? This kind of scarring is possible after tummy tuck and fortunately is not common. Enough time has past that it would be reasonable to pursue a revision.
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Answer: Tummy tuck 2 years ago: Are these scars normal? This kind of scarring is possible after tummy tuck and fortunately is not common. Enough time has past that it would be reasonable to pursue a revision.
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Answer: Resurfx laser treatment combined with melarase creams to help with pigmentation 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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Answer: Resurfx laser treatment combined with melarase creams to help with pigmentation 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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February 24, 2022
Answer: Tummy tuck scars Thank you for your question and photos. Based on your photos, you do have hypertrophic scars. I would return to your plastic surgeon to discuss options. There are several scar therapy options or you may want to discuss with your surgeon a surgical scar revision. I wish you the best of luck.
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February 24, 2022
Answer: Tummy tuck scars Thank you for your question and photos. Based on your photos, you do have hypertrophic scars. I would return to your plastic surgeon to discuss options. There are several scar therapy options or you may want to discuss with your surgeon a surgical scar revision. I wish you the best of luck.
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February 15, 2022
Answer: Scars From your photos it appears your scars could be improved. Scar revision can be performed which would remove the old scar. Early interventions are encouraged for optimal scar healing. I've included a video I hope you find helpful.
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February 15, 2022
Answer: Scars From your photos it appears your scars could be improved. Scar revision can be performed which would remove the old scar. Early interventions are encouraged for optimal scar healing. I've included a video I hope you find helpful.
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February 15, 2022
Answer: Scars that would benefit from revision Hello. The scars are wide and hyperpigmented, and appear consistent along the length of the lower abdominal regions. It is understood that you would find the scars aesthetically displeasing especially after undergoing the tummy tuck. It is also understood that this may a challenge for your plastic surgeon. The hyperpigmented scars are not permanent, but they can be very, very slow to fade. It is most likely a result of your own healing and skin cell scar and pigment production. Nonetheless, given that the scars are 2 years old, it seems less likely that they will respond to laser therapy, bleaching agents, or silicone strips. It seems beneficial to discuss with your surgeon a plan to excise the scar tissue, either in stages or in one sitting. It is very likely that you will have a improved result as the width of the excision and closure will be 2-3 cm rather than the width of the entire tummy tuck. In this way there will be less tension across the new incision line. I hope this helps. Respectfully, Jules A Feledy, Jr, MD American Board of Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surger
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February 15, 2022
Answer: Scars that would benefit from revision Hello. The scars are wide and hyperpigmented, and appear consistent along the length of the lower abdominal regions. It is understood that you would find the scars aesthetically displeasing especially after undergoing the tummy tuck. It is also understood that this may a challenge for your plastic surgeon. The hyperpigmented scars are not permanent, but they can be very, very slow to fade. It is most likely a result of your own healing and skin cell scar and pigment production. Nonetheless, given that the scars are 2 years old, it seems less likely that they will respond to laser therapy, bleaching agents, or silicone strips. It seems beneficial to discuss with your surgeon a plan to excise the scar tissue, either in stages or in one sitting. It is very likely that you will have a improved result as the width of the excision and closure will be 2-3 cm rather than the width of the entire tummy tuck. In this way there will be less tension across the new incision line. I hope this helps. Respectfully, Jules A Feledy, Jr, MD American Board of Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surger
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