Body Lift Scars & Scarring

Body Lift Scars

Pictures of Body Lift scars & scarring (tummy tuck with lateral thigh lift) taken over time showing the healing process of scars. Scars are shown at time intervals of 3 days, 1 week, 2 weeks, 2 months, 3 months and 1 year after Body Lift was performed.

Body Lift Scars & Scarring - Tummy Tuck

Body Lift Scars 3 Days  After Surgery	Body Lift Scars 1 Weeks  After Surgery	Body Lift Scars 2 Weeks  After Surgery
Body Lift Scars 2 Months After Surgery	Body Lift Scars 3 Months  After Surgery	Body Lift Scars 1 Year After Surgery

Body Lift Scars & Scarring - Lateral Thigh Lift

Body Lift Scars 3 Days  After Surgery	Body Lift Scars 1 Weeks  After Surgery	Body Lift Scars 2 Weeks  After Surgery
Body Lift Scars 2 Months After Surgery	Body Lift Scars 3 Months  After Surgery	Body Lift Scars 1 Year After Surgery

Scars and scarring associated with a Body Lift are a fact of life  (see all pictures) and just something you have to live with. Applying a topical steroid cream for a few days following surgery can significantly fade scars. If done consistently for about 6 weeks, the scars will fade faster and become much less noticeable. I had initially planned to use scar fading creams that are available, but the cost was too expensive to cover so many scars. I stuck with the antibiotic ointment for the weeks following surgery. 

Body Lift Scar Revisions

Some patients become unhappy with the appearance of their resulting scars from a Body Lift operation and go back to their surgeon for a Body Lift Scar Revision. A Scar Revision is an additional surgery performed to improve or reduce the appearance of scars. It may also restore function and correct disfigurement caused by a wound, injury, or prior surgery.

Body Lift Scars - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Does a Body Lift leave scars?
   Yes. Most, if not all surgical incisions leave scars. Severity of the scars depend on your health, how fast you heal, the surgical technique used, the type of operation as well as many other factors.

2. How long do Body Lift scars last?
   Body Lift scars may last a lifetime. For those with serious scars other options may include laser scar removal, scar revisions or other surgical techniques. Generally Body Lift scars appear dark and thick for the few weeks to a few months then start fading over the following months. Most Body Lift scars grow lighter with time and may take up to a year to flatten out and lighten in color where they may almost fade away completely.

3. What can be done to reduce Body Lift scars?
   Applying a topical steroid cream for a few days following surgery can significantly reduce scars. If done consistently for about 6 weeks, the scars will fade faster and become much less noticeable.  See 10 Ways to Make Scars Fade Faster.

4. Are there different types of scars?
   Yes, there are many different types of scars.

Body Lift Scars Related Links

1. 10 Tips to Make Scars Fade Faster

2. Best Scar Creams

3. Body Lift Scars

4. Tummy Tuck Scars

5. Types of Scars