Best scar treatment for tummy tuck
Scarring Following Tummy Tuck
It’s not unusual for patients to worry about the scars that are associated with abdominoplasty.
These scars extend across the lower abdomen and in some cases can be raised and red. In most cases they continue to improve for 12-18 months following surgery.
Unfortunately, in some cases these scars may be wide and raised after best scar treatment for tummy tuck is complete.
When this situation arises, the most likely cause is the patients biologic wound healing characteristics. This varies from patient to patient and can tremendously impact how wounds heal.
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In an effort to avoid this type of scarring plastic surgeons utilize meticulous surgical technique when performing abdominoplasty. In addition, surgeons utilize massage, topical agents, silastic sheeting and lasers to modulate this type of scarring. (Richard J. Bruneteau, MD, Omaha Plastic Surgeon)
Minimizing scar after tummy tuck
If the scar is placed in the natural crease below the abdomen and above the pubic area, where the C section incisions are usually placed, the scar is going to be less noticeable. Additionally skin closure should be done without undue tension and in multiple layers. I do not put any external sutures and keep strile stips as long as it is possible. Sticking to restrictions placed by your plasic surgeon is essential. Wearing a garment or abdominal binder is very helpful and in case of over scarring, early intervention by putting scar pads or silicon spray is proved to be very effective. (Fereydoon S. Mahjouri, MD, Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon)
Scars are always a trade-off with any surgical procedure.
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However it is very important that the scar from a tummy tuck be placed low so that it may be hidden by ones bikini or underwear. Some people are prone to thick and noticeable scars so important to look at some old scars. (Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC, Toronto Plastic Surgeon)
Scars Following a Tummy Tuck
Every patient heals differently. When having a Tummy Tuck procedure you are trading excess skin/fat for a scar. It is your responsibility as a potential patient to determine which bothers you more, the skin./fat or the scar?
Unfortunately we can not tell you what you scar will look like and how you will heal. Your well experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon will be as meticulous as possible. (Christine Sullivan, MD, Columbus Plastic Surgeon)
Most women are thrilled with tummy tuck inspite of the long scar.
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1) The first thing you need to do if you are having a tummy tuck is accept the scar. That’s the trade off.
2) Good surgery is the best way to good scar. The scar needs to be very, very low, down by your groin.
3) And there are ways to minimize the scar after surgery, including lasers. Your scar will fade a lot, but it will not disappear. (George J. Beraka, MD (retired), Manhattan Plastic Surgeon)
A tummy tuck is a trade-off of shape for scar
Just as are breast reductions and lifts, a tummy tuck is a trade-off of significantly improved shape for the scar needed to get the benefit. I have never yet over thousands of tummy tucks had a patient say that they would rather trade the scar away and go back to where they were before the tummy tuck.
Tummy tuck scars are easily hidden in most bathing suits and undergarments and dramatically fade between the 1st and 4th years post-op. Some massage and time are usually all one needs for scar management but some patients want to do IPL laser to maybe speed the resolution of the redness a bit but not to get to a better final scar than they otherwise would. (Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS, Seattle Plastic Surgeon)
