Yes. Scars following body contouring are unavoidable. However, they needn’t be pronounced or obvious. Taking care of your incisions, avoiding blood thinning medications, nicotine, and alcohol before and after surgery, and following all of the directions provided by our office will help to reduce the risks of thick and ropey scars.
If unsightly scars develop, scar revision procures, including laser skin resurfacing, can help reduce their appearance. At-home treatments, such as silicone scar sheets and scar reduction ointments, may also prove helpful. Dr. Chatson can discuss these things in more detail if they might benefit you.