How to avoid stretching tummy tuck scars 3 months post op?

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Mariam Awada, MD, FACS · Answer

Your incision width is typically determined within the first few months after surgery.  The best way to get minimal scar is the expertise of the PS performing your surgery and how your incision is closed.  Genetics, tension, and your healing ability are also factors as well.  You can help by minimizing the tension on your scar until it regains strength a few months after surgery.  If you are unpleased and want a more fine line scar, this can be performed with a scar revision one year after surgery.

Sheila S. Nazarian, MD · Answer

There is a new scar therapy called Embrace which takes the tension off of scars and decreases a stretched out scar.  It is an extra cost but if you are really worried about it, it may be worth the cost for you.

Paul Silverstein, MD (retired) · Answer

Unfortunately there is no definite answer to your question, but a lot of theories.  Scar healing is a product of your genetics, the surgical site, and the suture technique used by your surgeon.  All things being normal, you should heal with a fine scar in about six months.  Feeling does not usually come back to the area for about a year.If you feel you have to do something to your scar, there a thre common techniques.  First is applying pressure to the scar.  This is usually accomplished with a girdle worn 24x7 (except to shower or bathe) for at least 3 months.  Second is application of silicone strips (which your surgeon can get for you) which stick to your skin, and can be removed for bathing then re-applied,.  Third, there are "scar creams" available that claim to shrink scars. My experience is with one called "Scar Guard".  However, if you are healing normally, and have no history of keloiding. chances are Mother Nature will do a fine job healing your scar.

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