Train tracks aroun belly button one year post? (photo)

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How can I repair/improve my "train tracks" around my belly button. My dr says there is nothing that can be done but I don't really buy that.

Brian J. Lee, MD · Answer

The scar is from the superficial sutures that were placed at the time of your surgery. The earlier these are removed, the less chance of 'Train track' scars. I disagree with the physicians who recommend a tattoo. Dermabrasion or Collagen Induction Treatment with a series of microneedling (I use the DermaPen) will help camouflage these scars nicely. It would also help with any residual stretch marks that may remain on the skin after the tummy tuck. DO NOT get a tattoo unless you really want one in this area.

Florence Mussat, MD · Answer

Dear Patient,this is an unfortunate scar, but it can be revised under local in the office. the final results should be a line. if you still do not like it, then 6 months or a year later, you can always get a tattoo ?good luck and consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in your area,Florence Mussat

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD · Answer

The scar around the umbilicus is the most visible portion of an abdominoplasty.  Once the scar has turned white it will not change.  The key would have been to remove the sutures early.  In your case a minor surgical revision would significantly improve your result.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

The post op complication as demonstrated could have been avoided by subcuticular suturing... Not to late in my opinion. A decorative tattoo would hide the area...

Naveen Somia, MBBS, PhD, FRACS · Answer

Ideally this scar needs to be excised ( cut out) and re sutured.This will convert a scar with train track marks to a think line scar. Hope this helps

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