I had a TT done nearly 2yrs ago has left me with ugly scar. its be better off having the procedure again or there are methods .
Answer: Do you have a tendency to have widened scars? you appear to have ares of scar widening and hyper pigmentation. This can happen if there was something wrong with the healing process (too much tension? infection? ...) however given that the entire scar seems like that, I would suspect that you may be one of those unfortunate people who always heal with a widened and hypertrophic scar. If you wish to undergo a revision, it may help. If your scar turns out the same way again, they you know that unfortunately there's not much that can be done. Additionally, your scars is very visible because of the discolouration.... laser to lighten the pigment may be helpful in making the scar less obvious
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Answer: Do you have a tendency to have widened scars? you appear to have ares of scar widening and hyper pigmentation. This can happen if there was something wrong with the healing process (too much tension? infection? ...) however given that the entire scar seems like that, I would suspect that you may be one of those unfortunate people who always heal with a widened and hypertrophic scar. If you wish to undergo a revision, it may help. If your scar turns out the same way again, they you know that unfortunately there's not much that can be done. Additionally, your scars is very visible because of the discolouration.... laser to lighten the pigment may be helpful in making the scar less obvious
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May 3, 2014
Answer: Scar after Tummy Tuck Thank you for your picture. Yes, a scar revision will help you greatly. Please seek several consultations from board-certified plastic surgery.Good luck.Earl Stephenson, Jr, MD, DDS, FACS
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May 3, 2014
Answer: Scar after Tummy Tuck Thank you for your picture. Yes, a scar revision will help you greatly. Please seek several consultations from board-certified plastic surgery.Good luck.Earl Stephenson, Jr, MD, DDS, FACS
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May 1, 2014
Answer: 2 years post Tummy Tuck with an ugly scar. Would a revision help its appearance or do you recommend other methods? Thank you for the question and pictures. Assuming there is enough laxity above and below the wide scars, scar revision will likely provide you with the best improvement. Best wishes.
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May 1, 2014
Answer: 2 years post Tummy Tuck with an ugly scar. Would a revision help its appearance or do you recommend other methods? Thank you for the question and pictures. Assuming there is enough laxity above and below the wide scars, scar revision will likely provide you with the best improvement. Best wishes.
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Answer: Scar revision after tummy tuck Two years is a very reasonable time to consider scar revision. The Catch-22 of tummy tuck is that patient and surgeon alike want the abdomen tight but tension on a healing can cause the scar to be unfavorable. If there would be minimal tension on a revised scar, then it makes sense to revise and expect an improved scar. Assessing the tension on a revised scar can only be done by physical examination. Now is a reasonable time to return to your surgeon to discuss scar revision.
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Answer: Scar revision after tummy tuck Two years is a very reasonable time to consider scar revision. The Catch-22 of tummy tuck is that patient and surgeon alike want the abdomen tight but tension on a healing can cause the scar to be unfavorable. If there would be minimal tension on a revised scar, then it makes sense to revise and expect an improved scar. Assessing the tension on a revised scar can only be done by physical examination. Now is a reasonable time to return to your surgeon to discuss scar revision.
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May 3, 2014
Answer: Scar revision 2 years after tummy tuck Based on your photograph a scar revision may well improve the widened and pigmented scar that you have.As others have stated however it is important that you have excess loose skin before this is done.If your abdominal skin is very tight once the scars removed the incision could open up further and require closure under tension. Increased tension at closure is the most common cause of widened scars.
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May 3, 2014
Answer: Scar revision 2 years after tummy tuck Based on your photograph a scar revision may well improve the widened and pigmented scar that you have.As others have stated however it is important that you have excess loose skin before this is done.If your abdominal skin is very tight once the scars removed the incision could open up further and require closure under tension. Increased tension at closure is the most common cause of widened scars.
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