We recommend protecting your healing scars from the sun (which can darken them), scar massage, and scar cream. A surgical scar will take 9-12 months to fully mature, and will go through changes during the healing process. We can further refine scars at our office with fractionated CO2 laser; laser treatment helps to speed along scars’ maturation process.
After your tummy tuck procedure, we may also recommends lymphatic massage to expedite the healing process, reduce swelling, and help you achieve that flat, toned abdomen you desire.
Once incisions are healed (about one month post-op), we will send you home with a tube of scar gel, which is included in your surgery package. The Restore SD team is here to educate you about postoperative scar management and help you ace this critical part of achieving beautiful results.