I am 5 weeks post op and while I am pleased overall with my TT results and was pre warned by my ps that there could be some asymmetry, however I'm not happy about just how asymmetric my scar is around the middle of my tummy. Am I being too picky about this and is there any options to get this fixed ?
October 15, 2014
Answer: 5 weeks post op, I have an asymmetric Tummy Tuck scar. Any suggestions? No, I do not think that you are being too picky. The asymmetry of your abdominoplasty scar line would be of concern to most patients and plastic surgeons. Although it is too early to discuss revisionary surgery, at some point, it is likely that you will be a good candidate. It will be important to wait until there is enough laxity above and below the scar line to allow for the procedure to be performed safely. Make sure that you like the quality of your plastic surgeon's work; otherwise, with all due respect to your plastic surgeon, it may be in your best interest to seek second opinion consultations. Best wishes.
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October 15, 2014
Answer: 5 weeks post op, I have an asymmetric Tummy Tuck scar. Any suggestions? No, I do not think that you are being too picky. The asymmetry of your abdominoplasty scar line would be of concern to most patients and plastic surgeons. Although it is too early to discuss revisionary surgery, at some point, it is likely that you will be a good candidate. It will be important to wait until there is enough laxity above and below the scar line to allow for the procedure to be performed safely. Make sure that you like the quality of your plastic surgeon's work; otherwise, with all due respect to your plastic surgeon, it may be in your best interest to seek second opinion consultations. Best wishes.
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October 15, 2014
Answer: Tummy Tuck and Appearance of Scars It is not uncommon to have revisions after a tummy tuck surgery, although in most cases they only involve minor tweaks to improve the appearance of scars (i.e., performed in a doctor's office and under local anesthesia). Don't worry, you will see improvements as your skin and tissue become more relaxed and your body recovers from the surgical trauma, a process that could take up to six months. After six to eight months and you're still not happy with the appearance of your scar, you may ask your PS for a scar revision surgery, which is just a minor procedure. Good luck and best wishes.
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October 15, 2014
Answer: Tummy Tuck and Appearance of Scars It is not uncommon to have revisions after a tummy tuck surgery, although in most cases they only involve minor tweaks to improve the appearance of scars (i.e., performed in a doctor's office and under local anesthesia). Don't worry, you will see improvements as your skin and tissue become more relaxed and your body recovers from the surgical trauma, a process that could take up to six months. After six to eight months and you're still not happy with the appearance of your scar, you may ask your PS for a scar revision surgery, which is just a minor procedure. Good luck and best wishes.
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