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Is there any way to improve/remove the vertical crease I have been left with following my tummy tuck? (Photo)

JinxyJinxy
After losing 77 pounds and having excess skin I am 17 weeks post op full tummy tuck, lipo to upper abdomen and muscle repair (15cm gap) My healing has been without complications however I am disappointed to be left with a deep vertical crease that hides my belly button. I realise that this is better than an FDL vertical scar but is there anything that could be done to improve it? Would more lipo help? Will it improve with time? Or further weight loss? Or exercise?

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