Tummy Tuck Pleating will it smooth out over time? (photos)

Hello,
Thank you for your question. It is difficult to say, as swelling may take 6 months to subside. I'd recommend booking a follow-up appointment with your Board Certified
Plastic Surgeon to discuss your concerns.

Take care.

Thank you for your question and photos. Pleating and swelling usually flatten out over time without requiring further intervention. However, it may take up to 6 months so you have to be patient. Also, have close follow up with your plastic surgeon so he is able to answer specific questions regarding your recovery. Hope this helps. 

It could very well smooth out with time. Wait at least 6 months and then reassess. My best,
Dr. Sheila Nazarian
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An interesting aspect of Abdominoplasty is that the upper incision length is usually greater than th slower incision length. This fact must be dealt with during the surgery. Most times minor pleating will flatten out. Best to wait 6 months and re-evaluate. 

Thank you for sharing. The pleating on your scar should even it self out with time. It is very normal to be swollen at 2 weeks post op. You are actually not that swollen compared to patients that have had lipo with their Tummy Tucks. This swelling accumulates above the incision and that is way you get a bulge in the area above your pubic area. Using your compression garment regularly will help eliminate the swelling as soon as possible. I like having lymphatic massages done on my patients to help with the swelling as well.Best of luck on your recovery!Dr. Miguel Mota

You are correct that it is still too early to judge.  I tell my patients that it takes at least 3-6 months before you will see stability of the result.  Pleating and upper flap swelling tend to smooth out quite a bit with time.  Congratulations on your recent procedure.Best regards,Spencer Eagan M.D.Kansas City, KS 

Congratulations on having undergone the tummy tuck procedure. You are correct in that it is much too early to evaluate the outcome of the procedure performed; you will be pleasantly surprised how well the incision line "smoothens out" over the course of the next several months. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.