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 16, 2014
Answer: Tummy tuck scar While it is still early in your recovery, there is some apparent asymmetry in your incision. You should give your body a chance to heal from this procedure for about 4-6 months and then discuss with your plastic surgeon any revisions. Typically a small scar revision may be done under local anesthesia and be relatively quick.
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October 16, 2014
Answer: Tummy tuck scar While it is still early in your recovery, there is some apparent asymmetry in your incision. You should give your body a chance to heal from this procedure for about 4-6 months and then discuss with your plastic surgeon any revisions. Typically a small scar revision may be done under local anesthesia and be relatively quick.
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