Tummy Tuck Scars; Tummy Tuck Scar Photos
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Pictures of tummy tuck scars taken over time showing the healing process and the time required for tummy tuck scars to fade. Scars are shown at time intervals of 3 days, 1 week, 2 weeks, 2 months, 3 months and 1 year after tummy tuck surgery was performed.
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Scars associated with a Tummy Tuck and Lateral Thigh 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.
10 Ways to Make Tummy Tuck Scars Fade Faster
Who can tell if a method to fade scars really works of if the fading you see is just your bodies natural healing process at work. Here a some ways people try to fade their tummy tuck scars. 10 Ways to Make Scars Fade Faster.
Tummy Tuck Scar Revisions
Some patients become unhappy with the appearance of their resulting scars from a Tummy Tuck operation and go back to their surgeon for a Tummy Tuck 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.
Tummy Tuck Scars Update
It has been about 17 months since I had my Tummy Tuck with Lateral Thigh Lift operation. I still have noticeable scars on my Scars, my belly, both my sides and my back side. The Tummy Tuck portion of my operation appears to have healed the best. The scars at this stage are barely noticeable. You really have to look closely to see them. The scars associated with my lateral thigh lift portion of my surgery are still extremely noticeable and look like they will always be that way. If you're concerned about this type of thing, plan on always wearing a t-shirt when you go to the beach. The scars around my Scars look a little peculiar. On one side they have faded nicely and you can hardly see them. On the other side I still have a thick red scar. It looks like that one will be there forever.
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Tummy Tuck Scars - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Does a Tummy Tuck 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. -
How long do Tummy Tuck scars last?
Tummy Tuck scars may last up to two years. For those with serious scars other options may include laser scar removal, scar revisions or other surgical techniques. Generally Tummy Tuck scars appear dark and thick for the few weeks to a few months then start fading over the following months. Most tummy tuck 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. -
Where are Tummy Tuck scars located?
The surgeon takes particular care to make incisions below the line of swimsuits or underwear so they will be hidden from sight. -
What can be done to reduce Tummy Tuck 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. -
Are there different types of scars?
Yes, there are many different types of scars.
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Tummy Tuck Feedback Messages
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Sent: September 04, 2010
Subject: Tummy Tuck
Scars,
Incision and Sunlight
My surgery was done in July 6 2010. Is it safe to be expose in the sun already.
Vanessa
Response - Vanessa,
It sounds like you are in that grey area with regard to exposing your tummy tuck
scars/incision area to sunlight.
The safest bet is to check with your own surgeon and follow his advise. He/she
will be able to inspect your scars and evaluate the amount of healing that has
taken place and advise you accordingly. After only two months, I would still be
a little bit "chicken" and not willing to take the risk of permanently darkening
my scars. I have included some information below that may be helpful to you, but
I still think checking with your surgeon is the safest move.
Tummy Tuck Incisions, Scars and Sunlight - If you want your tummy tuck incision
to heal with the least amount of noticeable scarring, then keep your incision
area/scars out of direct sunlight. Sunlight may permanently darken scars and
hinder the healing process of your skin.
How Long Should You Keep Tummy Tuck Incisions and Tummy Tuck Scars Out Of Direct
Sunlight?
Tummy tuck surgeons have varied opinions.
- The most conservative surgeons recommend that you protect your scars and
surgical incision areas from the sun for one year after surgery.
- Others surgeons think that 6 months is sufficient time to keep surgical scars
covered or until the scars have matured well.
- Still others surgeons say to avoid direct exposure to sunlight for a minimum
of 6 weeks after surgery, then use a sun block (at a minimum).
Sunlight Verses Tummy Tuck Surgical Scars
- Exposure to sunlight can permanently darken tummy tuck scars.
- Exposure to sunlight can hinder the healing process.
- Never get a sunburn on your incision area.
- Healing skin is particularly sensitive to ultraviolet rays of the sun and can
sunburn more easily than the surrounding healthy skin.
- Ultraviolet rays of the sun can reach your scars through a bathing suit and
light clothing. Be extra careful in sunny weather. Wear a strong sun block when
out in sunny weather.
Good luck,
Tanner
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Tummy Tuck Scar Problems
Do Other Tummy Tuck Patients Have Your Scar Problems?
People are very concerned about scars and scaring because it is something
other people see. Tummy tuck patients are no different, in fact they are more
concerned about scars because people will know immediately when they see your
scar that you had a tummy tuck. There is still much stigma attached to a tummy
tuck. When people know you had a tummy tuck they often think that you are vain,
had gastric bypass surgery or were obese. That is all very personal information
and the reason why tummy tuck patients search the internet for information for
methods to get rid of their
scars.
When they perform their search they use descriptive words and phrases that
describe their concern about their scars. The following is a list of the phrases
over one months period of time that patients used to describe their tummy tuck
scar problem. You can get a good idea of their pain associated with their own
tummy tuck operation.
tummy tuck scars after 1 year
bad scarring around Scars after tummy tuck
bad tummy tuck scars
big red area on scar where stitch was after tummy tuck
fix my bad Scars tummy tuck surgery scars
fix saggy Scars scar
foul smell in steri strips in tummy tuck scar
its been a year my tummy tuck scares are bad
my Scars scar from tummy tuck is visible
pain in the scar where drainage tubes were removed after a tummy tuck
scar wont fade
swelling around my scar
throbbing pain under tummy tuck scar
tummy tuck scar smells bad
tummy tuck scar still tight after 8 months?
tummy tuck scar white pus
tummy tuck scar wont heal
tummy tuck scars uneven
tummy tuck thick scars
ugly tummy tuck scars
Resources
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- Best Scar Creams
- Body Lift Scars
- Tummy Tuck Scars
- Types of Scars
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