Overall I'm very please with the results of my tummy tuck. The only thing that is bothering me a lot is my belly button scar. Is there anything I can do to help the appearance of it or its Revision the only way? Thanks in advance for your answers.
July 2, 2013
Answer: Tummy tuck scars
You definitely are a hypertrophic scar former and it's going to take a long time for these scars to settle down, but eventually they do improve. A revision would probably result in the same type of scar so I would not advise that. Dilute steroid injections can be very useful and help scars like this improve much more quickly. Your surgeon can help you with the details of these treatments. Have you tried to apply continuous pressure to your scars with silicone sheets? There are many brands available at the drug store and they have been shown to be helpful too. Best of luck, you do have a nicely done tummy tuck!
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July 2, 2013
Answer: Tummy tuck scars
You definitely are a hypertrophic scar former and it's going to take a long time for these scars to settle down, but eventually they do improve. A revision would probably result in the same type of scar so I would not advise that. Dilute steroid injections can be very useful and help scars like this improve much more quickly. Your surgeon can help you with the details of these treatments. Have you tried to apply continuous pressure to your scars with silicone sheets? There are many brands available at the drug store and they have been shown to be helpful too. Best of luck, you do have a nicely done tummy tuck!
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