{"id":18209,"date":"2026-10-19T14:28:46","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T14:28:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drmohamedelassal.com\/?p=18209"},"modified":"2026-10-19T15:17:16","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T15:17:16","slug":"tummy-tuck-scar-placement-healing-and-care-dr-mohamed-el-assal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drmohamedelassal.com\/ar\/tummy-tuck-scar-placement-healing-and-care-dr-mohamed-el-assal\/","title":{"rendered":"\u0646\u062f\u0628\u0629 \u0634\u062f \u0627\u0644\u0628\u0637\u0646: \u0623\u064a\u0646 \u062a\u0643\u0648\u0646 \u0648\u0643\u064a\u0641 \u062a\u0644\u062a\u0626\u0645\u061f | \u062f. \u0645\u062d\u0645\u062f \u0627\u0644\u0639\u0633\u0627\u0644"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"18209\" class=\"elementor elementor-18209\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3944c30 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent \" data-id=\"3944c30\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e103c4 ft-gt elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1e103c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tummy Tuck Scar: Placement, Healing and Care<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5bb7f11 elementor-widget elementor-widget-pxl_image\" data-id=\"5bb7f11\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"pxl_image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"pxl_image-5bb7f11-6628\" class=\"pxl-image-single  pxl-disable-parallax-sm pxl-hide-sr-lg  \" data-wow-delay=\"ms\"  >\r\n    <div class=\"pxl-item--inner\" data-wow-delay=\"120ms\">\r\n        \r\n                    <div class=\"pxl-item--image \" data-parallax-value=\"\">\r\n                                <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1254\" height=\"1254\" src=\"https:\/\/drmohamedelassal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/23_Tummy_Tuck_Scar_cover_EN.png\" class=\"no-lazyload attachment-full\" alt=\"\" \/>                            <\/div>\r\n                \r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9061cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-pxl_accordion\" data-id=\"d9061cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"pxl_accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t    <div class=\"pxl-accordion pxl-accordion1 style1 \" data-wow-delay=\"ms\">\r\n                    <div class=\"pxl--item  active \">\r\n                                \r\n                <h5 class=\"pxl-accordion--title\" data-target=\"#pxl_accordion-d9061cb-8443-98960d6\">\r\n                                <span class=\"pxl-title--text pxl-pr-20\">tummy tuck scar<\/span>\r\n\r\n                <i class=\"pxl-icon--plus pxl-r-9\"><\/i> \r\n\r\n                \r\n                <\/h5>\r\n                <div id=\"pxl_accordion-d9061cb-8443-98960d6\" class=\"pxl-accordion--content\" style=\"display: block;\">\r\n                    tummy tuck scar healing; tummy tuck scar placement; abdominoplasty scar; tummy tuck incision care; tummy tuck scar timeline; silicone gel tummy tuck scar; belly button scar after tummy tuck; tummy tuck scar revision                <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n    \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc02161 elementor-widget elementor-widget-pxl_accordion\" data-id=\"cc02161\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"pxl_accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t    <div class=\"pxl-accordion pxl-accordion1 style1 \" data-wow-delay=\"ms\">\r\n                    <div class=\"pxl--item  active \">\r\n                                \r\n                <h5 class=\"pxl-accordion--title\" data-target=\"#pxl_accordion-cc02161-8993-98960d6\">\r\n                                <span class=\"pxl-title--text pxl-pr-20\">Tummy Tuck Scar: Placement, Healing and Care<\/span>\r\n\r\n                <i class=\"pxl-icon--plus pxl-r-9\"><\/i> \r\n\r\n                \r\n                <\/h5>\r\n                <div id=\"pxl_accordion-cc02161-8993-98960d6\" class=\"pxl-accordion--content\" style=\"display: block;\">\r\n                    A tummy tuck scar is the permanent mark left by the incision used to remove excess abdominal skin and reshape the abdomen. In a full abdominoplasty, the main incision is usually placed low across the lower abdomen, with an additional scar around the navel. Final scar length and position vary with anatomy and surgical plan.<br \/>\nThe scar does not disappear completely, but it goes through a long maturation process in which color, thickness and texture change. Early redness or prominence can be part of normal healing before gradual fading. Incision care, reducing tension, avoiding smoking and protecting the scar from ultraviolet exposure all matter, while your surgeon guides treatment timing.                <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n    \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81b3176 elementor-widget elementor-widget-pxl_accordion\" data-id=\"81b3176\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"pxl_accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t    <div class=\"pxl-accordion pxl-accordion1 style1 \" data-wow-delay=\"ms\">\r\n                    <div class=\"pxl--item  active \">\r\n                                \r\n                <h5 class=\"pxl-accordion--title\" data-target=\"#pxl_accordion-81b3176-9830-98960d6\">\r\n                                <span class=\"pxl-title--text pxl-pr-20\">Where is a tummy tuck scar usually located?<\/span>\r\n\r\n                <i class=\"pxl-icon--plus pxl-r-9\"><\/i> \r\n\r\n                \r\n                <\/h5>\r\n                <div id=\"pxl_accordion-81b3176-9830-98960d6\" class=\"pxl-accordion--content\" style=\"display: block;\">\r\n                    The main tummy tuck scar is usually positioned low on the abdomen above the pubic area, with the surgeon planning it as low as anatomy and safe skin removal allow. In a full tummy tuck, it commonly extends across the lower abdomen between the hip regions, and an additional scar usually surrounds the navel after skin redraping.                <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n    \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3edcd60 elementor-widget elementor-widget-pxl_accordion\" data-id=\"3edcd60\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"pxl_accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t    <div class=\"pxl-accordion pxl-accordion1 style1 \" data-wow-delay=\"ms\">\r\n                    <div class=\"pxl--item  active \">\r\n                                \r\n                <h5 class=\"pxl-accordion--title\" data-target=\"#pxl_accordion-3edcd60-6083-98960d6\">\r\n                                <span class=\"pxl-title--text pxl-pr-20\">Can the scar be hidden under underwear or swimwear?<\/span>\r\n\r\n                <i class=\"pxl-icon--plus pxl-r-9\"><\/i> \r\n\r\n                \r\n                <\/h5>\r\n                <div id=\"pxl_accordion-3edcd60-6083-98960d6\" class=\"pxl-accordion--content\" style=\"display: block;\">\r\n                    Surgeons generally plan the lower incision so clothing, underwear or swimwear can cover it, but its exact level cannot be guaranteed before examination. The amount and distribution of excess skin, previous scars, pubic hairline and torso proportions can all influence final placement. Discuss your preferred clothing line during preoperative marking.                <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n    \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7c6b9b elementor-widget elementor-widget-pxl_accordion\" data-id=\"b7c6b9b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"pxl_accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t    <div class=\"pxl-accordion pxl-accordion1 style1 \" data-wow-delay=\"ms\">\r\n                    <div class=\"pxl--item  active \">\r\n                                \r\n                <h5 class=\"pxl-accordion--title\" data-target=\"#pxl_accordion-b7c6b9b-4242-98960d6\">\r\n                                <span class=\"pxl-title--text pxl-pr-20\">Why does tummy tuck scar length vary between patients?<\/span>\r\n\r\n                <i class=\"pxl-icon--plus pxl-r-9\"><\/i> \r\n\r\n                \r\n                <\/h5>\r\n                <div id=\"pxl_accordion-b7c6b9b-4242-98960d6\" class=\"pxl-accordion--content\" style=\"display: block;\">\r\n                    Scar length mainly reflects how much skin must be removed and how far laxity extends, rather than a fixed goal of making every incision short. A mini tummy tuck generally uses a shorter incision, while extended laxity or major weight-loss changes may require a longer or additional incision to remove tissue without excessive closure tension.                <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n    \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee7d98d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ee7d98d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"712\" height=\"316\" src=\"https:\/\/drmohamedelassal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-56.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-18215\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drmohamedelassal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-56.png 712w, https:\/\/drmohamedelassal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-56-300x133.png 300w, https:\/\/drmohamedelassal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-56-18x8.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 712px) 100vw, 712px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c2233e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-pxl_accordion\" data-id=\"c2233e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"pxl_accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t    <div class=\"pxl-accordion pxl-accordion1 style1 \" data-wow-delay=\"ms\">\r\n                    <div class=\"pxl--item  active \">\r\n                                \r\n                <h5 class=\"pxl-accordion--title\" data-target=\"#pxl_accordion-c2233e2-3993-98960d6\">\r\n                                <span class=\"pxl-title--text pxl-pr-20\">Does a full tummy tuck leave a scar around the belly button?<\/span>\r\n\r\n                <i class=\"pxl-icon--plus pxl-r-9\"><\/i> \r\n\r\n                \r\n                <\/h5>\r\n                <div id=\"pxl_accordion-c2233e2-3993-98960d6\" class=\"pxl-accordion--content\" style=\"display: block;\">\r\n                    In a full tummy tuck, the original navel generally remains attached to the abdominal wall and is brought through a new opening in the redraped skin. This usually creates a scar around the belly button in addition to the lower abdominal scar. Its visibility depends on technique, skin healing, tension and individual scar maturation.                <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n    \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea2c525 elementor-widget elementor-widget-pxl_accordion\" data-id=\"ea2c525\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"pxl_accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t    <div class=\"pxl-accordion pxl-accordion1 style1 \" data-wow-delay=\"ms\">\r\n                    <div class=\"pxl--item  active \">\r\n                                \r\n                <h5 class=\"pxl-accordion--title\" data-target=\"#pxl_accordion-ea2c525-6288-98960d6\">\r\n                                <span class=\"pxl-title--text pxl-pr-20\">Is there a belly-button scar with every type of tummy tuck?<\/span>\r\n\r\n                <i class=\"pxl-icon--plus pxl-r-9\"><\/i> \r\n\r\n                \r\n                <\/h5>\r\n                <div id=\"pxl_accordion-ea2c525-6288-98960d6\" class=\"pxl-accordion--content\" style=\"display: block;\">\r\n                    No. A mini tummy tuck often does not require a new opening around the navel when treatment is limited below it, so the circumferential navel scar associated with full abdominoplasty may be absent. Procedure choice, however, should be based on anatomy and treatment needs rather than selecting an operation solely to obtain a shorter scar.                <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n    \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8fdb9fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-pxl_accordion\" data-id=\"8fdb9fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"pxl_accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t    <div class=\"pxl-accordion pxl-accordion1 style1 \" data-wow-delay=\"ms\">\r\n                    <div class=\"pxl--item  active \">\r\n                                \r\n                <h5 class=\"pxl-accordion--title\" data-target=\"#pxl_accordion-8fdb9fb-4059-98960d6\">\r\n                                <span class=\"pxl-title--text pxl-pr-20\">How does a tummy tuck scar change as it heals?<\/span>\r\n\r\n                <i class=\"pxl-icon--plus pxl-r-9\"><\/i> \r\n\r\n                \r\n                <\/h5>\r\n                <div id=\"pxl_accordion-8fdb9fb-4059-98960d6\" class=\"pxl-accordion--content\" style=\"display: block;\">\r\n                    A tummy tuck scar passes through healing and remodeling rather than having its final appearance immediately. Early on, the incision may look red, pink, firm or more noticeable. As collagen reorganizes and blood vessels recede, it generally softens and fades. ASPS describes scar maturation as commonly continuing for roughly six months to a year.                <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n    \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f764de elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5f764de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"165\" src=\"https:\/\/drmohamedelassal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-57.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-18210\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drmohamedelassal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-57.png 696w, https:\/\/drmohamedelassal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-57-300x71.png 300w, https:\/\/drmohamedelassal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-57-18x4.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22be8bd elementor-widget elementor-widget-pxl_accordion\" data-id=\"22be8bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"pxl_accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t    <div class=\"pxl-accordion pxl-accordion1 style1 \" data-wow-delay=\"ms\">\r\n                    <div class=\"pxl--item  active \">\r\n                                \r\n                <h5 class=\"pxl-accordion--title\" data-target=\"#pxl_accordion-22be8bd-5282-98960d6\">\r\n                                <span class=\"pxl-title--text pxl-pr-20\">How long does a tummy tuck scar take to mature?<\/span>\r\n\r\n                <i class=\"pxl-icon--plus pxl-r-9\"><\/i> \r\n\r\n                \r\n                <\/h5>\r\n                <div id=\"pxl_accordion-22be8bd-5282-98960d6\" class=\"pxl-accordion--content\" style=\"display: block;\">\r\n                    There is no single date when every tummy tuck scar becomes final. Cleveland Clinic says the scar can continue improving for up to about a year, while NHS guidance for scars generally notes fading may continue for two years or longer. These are approximate ranges because maturation varies with wound healing, skin characteristics and individual biology.                <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n    \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6753cdc elementor-widget elementor-widget-pxl_accordion\" data-id=\"6753cdc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"pxl_accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t    <div class=\"pxl-accordion pxl-accordion1 style1 \" data-wow-delay=\"ms\">\r\n                    <div class=\"pxl--item  active \">\r\n                                \r\n                <h5 class=\"pxl-accordion--title\" data-target=\"#pxl_accordion-6753cdc-8381-98960d6\">\r\n                                <span class=\"pxl-title--text pxl-pr-20\">Does redness during the first months mean the scar is healing badly?<\/span>\r\n\r\n                <i class=\"pxl-icon--plus pxl-r-9\"><\/i> \r\n\r\n                \r\n                <\/h5>\r\n                <div id=\"pxl_accordion-6753cdc-8381-98960d6\" class=\"pxl-accordion--content\" style=\"display: block;\">\r\n                    Not necessarily. ASPS explains that surgical scars can remain red and textured for months while blood vessels support healing and new collagen is produced, then gradually flatten and fade. Increasing redness accompanied by warmth, drainage, worsening swelling or escalating pain is different from expected maturation and should be assessed by the surgical team.                <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n    \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cede108 elementor-widget elementor-widget-pxl_accordion\" data-id=\"cede108\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"pxl_accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t    <div class=\"pxl-accordion pxl-accordion1 style1 \" data-wow-delay=\"ms\">\r\n                    <div class=\"pxl--item  active \">\r\n                                \r\n                <h5 class=\"pxl-accordion--title\" data-target=\"#pxl_accordion-cede108-3265-98960d6\">\r\n                                <span class=\"pxl-title--text pxl-pr-20\">Will a tummy tuck scar disappear completely?<\/span>\r\n\r\n                <i class=\"pxl-icon--plus pxl-r-9\"><\/i> \r\n\r\n                \r\n                <\/h5>\r\n                <div id=\"pxl_accordion-cede108-3265-98960d6\" class=\"pxl-accordion--content\" style=\"display: block;\">\r\n                    A tummy tuck scar cannot be promised to disappear because every surgical skin incision leaves a permanent scar to some degree. Mayo Clinic, NHS and ASPS all describe scars as fading or becoming less conspicuous rather than being erased. A realistic goal is gradual maturation and reduced visibility, with the final appearance varying between patients.                <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n    \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc3e33b elementor-widget elementor-widget-pxl_accordion\" data-id=\"bc3e33b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"pxl_accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t    <div class=\"pxl-accordion pxl-accordion1 style1 \" data-wow-delay=\"ms\">\r\n                    <div class=\"pxl--item  active \">\r\n                                \r\n                <h5 class=\"pxl-accordion--title\" data-target=\"#pxl_accordion-bc3e33b-5811-98960d6\">\r\n                                <span class=\"pxl-title--text pxl-pr-20\">Why are some tummy tuck scars more visible than others?<\/span>\r\n\r\n                <i class=\"pxl-icon--plus pxl-r-9\"><\/i> \r\n\r\n                \r\n                <\/h5>\r\n                <div id=\"pxl_accordion-bc3e33b-5811-98960d6\" class=\"pxl-accordion--content\" style=\"display: block;\">\r\n                    Scar appearance is influenced by tension across the incision, skin characteristics, tendency toward hypertrophic or keloid scarring, smoking, wound healing and complications such as infection or separation. Incision length and location also matter. Even with careful surgical closure, the final width, color and texture cannot be predicted precisely for every individual.                <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n    \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05e1cf1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-pxl_accordion\" data-id=\"05e1cf1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"pxl_accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t    <div class=\"pxl-accordion pxl-accordion1 style1 \" data-wow-delay=\"ms\">\r\n                    <div class=\"pxl--item  active \">\r\n                                \r\n                <h5 class=\"pxl-accordion--title\" data-target=\"#pxl_accordion-05e1cf1-7628-98960d6\">\r\n                                <span class=\"pxl-title--text pxl-pr-20\">How should you care for a tummy tuck incision early in recovery?<\/span>\r\n\r\n                <i class=\"pxl-icon--plus pxl-r-9\"><\/i> \r\n\r\n                \r\n                <\/h5>\r\n                <div id=\"pxl_accordion-05e1cf1-7628-98960d6\" class=\"pxl-accordion--content\" style=\"display: block;\">\r\n                    During early healing, the priority is protecting the incision rather than starting cosmetic scar treatments immediately. Follow your surgeon\u2019s instructions for dressings, cleansing, showering and movement, and avoid friction or activities that place excessive tension across the wound. Mayo Clinic and ASPS emphasize protecting surgical incisions from excessive force and motion while they heal.                <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n    \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8008c63 elementor-widget elementor-widget-pxl_accordion\" data-id=\"8008c63\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"pxl_accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t    <div class=\"pxl-accordion pxl-accordion1 style1 \" data-wow-delay=\"ms\">\r\n                    <div class=\"pxl--item  active \">\r\n                                \r\n                <h5 class=\"pxl-accordion--title\" data-target=\"#pxl_accordion-8008c63-1630-98960d6\">\r\n                                <span class=\"pxl-title--text pxl-pr-20\">Should you apply creams or oils directly to a fresh incision?<\/span>\r\n\r\n                <i class=\"pxl-icon--plus pxl-r-9\"><\/i> \r\n\r\n                \r\n                <\/h5>\r\n                <div id=\"pxl_accordion-8008c63-1630-98960d6\" class=\"pxl-accordion--content\" style=\"display: block;\">\r\n                    Do not apply unprescribed products to an open or incompletely healed incision. Some scar treatments are introduced only after the skin has fully closed and your surgeon confirms that they are appropriate. Oils, herbal mixtures and other home remedies can irritate healing skin or contaminate the wound, so treatment timing should follow the surgical team\u2019s instructions.                <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n    \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88644f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-pxl_accordion\" data-id=\"88644f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"pxl_accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t    <div class=\"pxl-accordion pxl-accordion1 style1 \" data-wow-delay=\"ms\">\r\n                    <div class=\"pxl--item  active \">\r\n                                \r\n                <h5 class=\"pxl-accordion--title\" data-target=\"#pxl_accordion-88644f0-4520-98960d6\">\r\n                                <span class=\"pxl-title--text pxl-pr-20\">Does silicone help with tummy tuck scar care?<\/span>\r\n\r\n                <i class=\"pxl-icon--plus pxl-r-9\"><\/i> \r\n\r\n                \r\n                <\/h5>\r\n                <div id=\"pxl_accordion-88644f0-4520-98960d6\" class=\"pxl-accordion--content\" style=\"display: block;\">\r\n                    Your surgeon may recommend silicone gel or silicone sheets after the skin has healed. Systematic reviews of randomized trials report improvement in some postoperative or hypertrophic scar characteristics with silicone products, although study quality and protocols vary. Silicone is therefore a commonly used noninvasive option, but it cannot guarantee an invisible scar or identical response in every patient.                <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n    \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98f496f elementor-widget elementor-widget-pxl_accordion\" data-id=\"98f496f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"pxl_accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t    <div class=\"pxl-accordion pxl-accordion1 style1 \" data-wow-delay=\"ms\">\r\n                    <div class=\"pxl--item  active \">\r\n                                \r\n                <h5 class=\"pxl-accordion--title\" data-target=\"#pxl_accordion-98f496f-4114-98960d6\">\r\n                                <span class=\"pxl-title--text pxl-pr-20\">When can you start silicone after a tummy tuck?<\/span>\r\n\r\n                <i class=\"pxl-icon--plus pxl-r-9\"><\/i> \r\n\r\n                \r\n                <\/h5>\r\n                <div id=\"pxl_accordion-98f496f-4114-98960d6\" class=\"pxl-accordion--content\" style=\"display: block;\">\r\n                    Silicone should not be placed over an open or unhealed incision. Starting time depends on complete skin closure, drainage, crusting and the condition of the surrounding skin, so your surgeon should confirm when it is appropriate. Published studies use different protocols, and there is no single postoperative day that applies to every patient or silicone product.                <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n    \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-824009a elementor-widget elementor-widget-pxl_accordion\" data-id=\"824009a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"pxl_accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t    <div class=\"pxl-accordion pxl-accordion1 style1 \" data-wow-delay=\"ms\">\r\n                    <div class=\"pxl--item  active \">\r\n                                \r\n                <h5 class=\"pxl-accordion--title\" data-target=\"#pxl_accordion-824009a-6852-98960d6\">\r\n                                <span class=\"pxl-title--text pxl-pr-20\">Is tummy tuck scar massage necessary?<\/span>\r\n\r\n                <i class=\"pxl-icon--plus pxl-r-9\"><\/i> \r\n\r\n                \r\n                <\/h5>\r\n                <div id=\"pxl_accordion-824009a-6852-98960d6\" class=\"pxl-accordion--content\" style=\"display: block;\">\r\n                    Scar massage may be suggested after the incision has fully healed, but timing and technique are not universal. Cleveland Clinic and NHS include massage among possible scar-care measures after wound closure. An open, painful or unstable incision should not be massaged without medical approval. The goal is gentle scar care rather than forceful pressure.                <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n    \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01f6020 elementor-widget elementor-widget-pxl_accordion\" data-id=\"01f6020\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"pxl_accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t    <div class=\"pxl-accordion pxl-accordion1 style1 \" data-wow-delay=\"ms\">\r\n                    <div class=\"pxl--item  active \">\r\n                                \r\n                <h5 class=\"pxl-accordion--title\" data-target=\"#pxl_accordion-01f6020-6050-98960d6\">\r\n                                <span class=\"pxl-title--text pxl-pr-20\">Does harder massage make a scar fade faster?<\/span>\r\n\r\n                <i class=\"pxl-icon--plus pxl-r-9\"><\/i> \r\n\r\n                \r\n                <\/h5>\r\n                <div id=\"pxl_accordion-01f6020-6050-98960d6\" class=\"pxl-accordion--content\" style=\"display: block;\">\r\n                    No evidence-based rule says stronger massage produces a less visible scar. Excessive pressure can cause pain or irritation, especially during early healing. If your surgeon recommends massage, follow the advised technique and timing rather than increasing force. Persistent pain, skin breakdown or irritation during massage should prompt you to stop and contact the treating team.                <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n    \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa59da5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-pxl_accordion\" data-id=\"fa59da5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"pxl_accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t    <div class=\"pxl-accordion pxl-accordion1 style1 \" data-wow-delay=\"ms\">\r\n                    <div class=\"pxl--item  active \">\r\n                                \r\n                <h5 class=\"pxl-accordion--title\" data-target=\"#pxl_accordion-fa59da5-1119-98960d6\">\r\n                                <span class=\"pxl-title--text pxl-pr-20\">How should you protect a tummy tuck scar from the sun?<\/span>\r\n\r\n                <i class=\"pxl-icon--plus pxl-r-9\"><\/i> \r\n\r\n                \r\n                <\/h5>\r\n                <div id=\"pxl_accordion-fa59da5-1119-98960d6\" class=\"pxl-accordion--content\" style=\"display: block;\">\r\n                    Ultraviolet exposure can contribute to unwanted scar discoloration while the scar is maturing. NHS advises keeping scars covered from sunlight for at least a year and using sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher when exposed, while Cleveland Clinic also recommends prolonged sun protection. Follow your surgeon\u2019s advice based on skin type, scar location and healing stage.                <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n    \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f5eb86 elementor-widget elementor-widget-pxl_accordion\" data-id=\"0f5eb86\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"pxl_accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t    <div class=\"pxl-accordion pxl-accordion1 style1 \" data-wow-delay=\"ms\">\r\n                    <div class=\"pxl--item  active \">\r\n                                \r\n                <h5 class=\"pxl-accordion--title\" data-target=\"#pxl_accordion-0f5eb86-3775-98960d6\">\r\n                                <span class=\"pxl-title--text pxl-pr-20\">Is clothing enough if the scar sits low on the abdomen?<\/span>\r\n\r\n                <i class=\"pxl-icon--plus pxl-r-9\"><\/i> \r\n\r\n                \r\n                <\/h5>\r\n                <div id=\"pxl_accordion-0f5eb86-3775-98960d6\" class=\"pxl-accordion--content\" style=\"display: block;\">\r\n                    Dense clothing that fully covers the scar can reduce direct ultraviolet exposure, but protection depends on fabric, fit and activity. If the scar may be exposed, sunscreen can be added after the skin has healed and your clinician approves it. The purpose is to reduce avoidable pigment change while the scar continues to mature.                <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n    \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12cefd7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-pxl_accordion\" data-id=\"12cefd7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"pxl_accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t    <div class=\"pxl-accordion pxl-accordion1 style1 \" data-wow-delay=\"ms\">\r\n                    <div class=\"pxl--item  active \">\r\n                                \r\n                <h5 class=\"pxl-accordion--title\" data-target=\"#pxl_accordion-12cefd7-2646-98960d6\">\r\n                                <span class=\"pxl-title--text pxl-pr-20\">What warning signs need surgical review while the scar is healing?<\/span>\r\n\r\n                <i class=\"pxl-icon--plus pxl-r-9\"><\/i> \r\n\r\n                \r\n                <\/h5>\r\n                <div id=\"pxl_accordion-12cefd7-2646-98960d6\" class=\"pxl-accordion--content\" style=\"display: block;\">\r\n                    Contact your surgeon if the incision becomes increasingly painful or swollen instead of improving, develops pus or foul-smelling drainage, feels unusually warm, bleeds persistently or begins to separate. Cleveland Clinic and NHS list worsening pain, swelling, warmth and drainage among reasons for medical assessment. Your own postoperative instructions should take priority over general guidance.                <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n    \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2894b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-pxl_accordion\" data-id=\"b2894b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"pxl_accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t    <div class=\"pxl-accordion pxl-accordion1 style1 \" data-wow-delay=\"ms\">\r\n                    <div class=\"pxl--item  active \">\r\n                                \r\n                <h5 class=\"pxl-accordion--title\" data-target=\"#pxl_accordion-b2894b2-8033-98960d6\">\r\n                                <span class=\"pxl-title--text pxl-pr-20\">When should a thick or raised scar be assessed?<\/span>\r\n\r\n                <i class=\"pxl-icon--plus pxl-r-9\"><\/i> \r\n\r\n                \r\n                <\/h5>\r\n                <div id=\"pxl_accordion-b2894b2-8033-98960d6\" class=\"pxl-accordion--content\" style=\"display: block;\">\r\n                    A scar that becomes persistently raised, firm, itchy or painful, or grows beyond the original wound edges, may represent hypertrophic scarring or a keloid and deserves assessment. Treatment depends on scar type and maturation stage and may include silicone, injections, laser-based treatment or other approaches selected by the treating clinician.                <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n    \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44cc877 elementor-widget elementor-widget-pxl_accordion\" data-id=\"44cc877\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"pxl_accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t    <div class=\"pxl-accordion pxl-accordion1 style1 \" data-wow-delay=\"ms\">\r\n                    <div class=\"pxl--item  active \">\r\n                                \r\n                <h5 class=\"pxl-accordion--title\" data-target=\"#pxl_accordion-44cc877-5191-98960d6\">\r\n                                <span class=\"pxl-title--text pxl-pr-20\">When are laser treatment or injections considered for a tummy tuck scar?<\/span>\r\n\r\n                <i class=\"pxl-icon--plus pxl-r-9\"><\/i> \r\n\r\n                \r\n                <\/h5>\r\n                <div id=\"pxl_accordion-44cc877-5191-98960d6\" class=\"pxl-accordion--content\" style=\"display: block;\">\r\n                    Treatment is not automatically required simply because a scar remains red during early maturation. Selected abnormal scars may benefit from injections or laser treatment at a time chosen by the surgeon, while observation is appropriate for others. Recent systematic reviews support tailoring postoperative scar treatment to scar characteristics because protocols and comparative evidence vary substantially.                <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n    \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d9b53e elementor-widget elementor-widget-pxl_accordion\" data-id=\"9d9b53e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"pxl_accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t    <div class=\"pxl-accordion pxl-accordion1 style1 \" data-wow-delay=\"ms\">\r\n                    <div class=\"pxl--item  active \">\r\n                                \r\n                <h5 class=\"pxl-accordion--title\" data-target=\"#pxl_accordion-9d9b53e-9641-98960d6\">\r\n                                <span class=\"pxl-title--text pxl-pr-20\">Does every tummy tuck scar need additional treatment?<\/span>\r\n\r\n                <i class=\"pxl-icon--plus pxl-r-9\"><\/i> \r\n\r\n                \r\n                <\/h5>\r\n                <div id=\"pxl_accordion-9d9b53e-9641-98960d6\" class=\"pxl-accordion--content\" style=\"display: block;\">\r\n                    No. Many scars gradually improve with time and basic wound and sun care without procedures. Additional treatment may be considered when a scar becomes raised, painful, itchy, persistently red or pigmented, or remains cosmetically troublesome after appropriate maturation. The treatment should target the specific scar problem rather than the mere presence of a scar.                <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n    \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64f5d4c elementor-widget elementor-widget-pxl_accordion\" data-id=\"64f5d4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"pxl_accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t    <div class=\"pxl-accordion pxl-accordion1 style1 \" data-wow-delay=\"ms\">\r\n                    <div class=\"pxl--item  active \">\r\n                                \r\n                <h5 class=\"pxl-accordion--title\" data-target=\"#pxl_accordion-64f5d4c-8962-98960d6\">\r\n                                <span class=\"pxl-title--text pxl-pr-20\">When is surgical tummy tuck scar revision considered?<\/span>\r\n\r\n                <i class=\"pxl-icon--plus pxl-r-9\"><\/i> \r\n\r\n                \r\n                <\/h5>\r\n                <div id=\"pxl_accordion-64f5d4c-8962-98960d6\" class=\"pxl-accordion--content\" style=\"display: block;\">\r\n                    Scar revision is generally not an early routine step because scars need time to mature and may improve substantially without surgery. Cleveland Clinic notes that tummy tuck scar revision is often considered after a prolonged maturation period, although timing varies with the problem. Decisions depend on scar width, tension, symptoms, skin quality and realistic expectations.                <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n    \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e8f1110 elementor-widget elementor-widget-pxl_accordion\" data-id=\"e8f1110\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"pxl_accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t    <div class=\"pxl-accordion pxl-accordion1 style1 \" data-wow-delay=\"ms\">\r\n                    <div class=\"pxl--item  active \">\r\n                                \r\n                <h5 class=\"pxl-accordion--title\" data-target=\"#pxl_accordion-e8f1110-3625-98960d6\">\r\n                                <span class=\"pxl-title--text pxl-pr-20\">Does scar revision erase the scar?<\/span>\r\n\r\n                <i class=\"pxl-icon--plus pxl-r-9\"><\/i> \r\n\r\n                \r\n                <\/h5>\r\n                <div id=\"pxl_accordion-e8f1110-3625-98960d6\" class=\"pxl-accordion--content\" style=\"display: block;\">\r\n                    No. Surgical scar revision replaces an existing scar with a new controlled incision in an attempt to improve width, position or texture; it cannot remove the skin\u2019s ability to form a scar. ASPS states that scar revision aims to make a scar less conspicuous and better blended with surrounding skin rather than completely erasing it.                <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n    \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f162cc8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-pxl_accordion\" data-id=\"f162cc8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"pxl_accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t    <div class=\"pxl-accordion pxl-accordion1 style1 \" data-wow-delay=\"ms\">\r\n                    <div class=\"pxl--item  active \">\r\n                                \r\n                <h5 class=\"pxl-accordion--title\" data-target=\"#pxl_accordion-f162cc8-3954-98960d6\">\r\n                                <span class=\"pxl-title--text pxl-pr-20\">Dr. Mohamed El Assal \u2013 Expertise<\/span>\r\n\r\n                <i class=\"pxl-icon--plus pxl-r-9\"><\/i> \r\n\r\n                \r\n                <\/h5>\r\n                <div id=\"pxl_accordion-f162cc8-3954-98960d6\" class=\"pxl-accordion--content\" style=\"display: block;\">\r\n                    Dr. Mohamed El Assal\u2019s surgical philosophy reflects a firm commitment to long-lasting results, patient safety, and natural-looking body contours. Understanding tummy tuck scar placement, healing, and care is an important part of setting realistic expectations and achieving the best possible outcome after surgery. Although a tummy tuck removes excess skin and tightens the abdominal area to create a flatter, more defined profile, scarring is an inevitable part of the healing process. Particular importance is placed on strategic incision placement, meticulous surgical technique, and guiding patients through proper postoperative care. His approach emphasizes following wound-care instructions, protecting the scar from sun exposure, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and allowing sufficient time for the scar to mature and fade. The goal is to achieve long-lasting, natural-looking abdominal contours while helping patients understand the factors that influence scar appearance, the stages of healing, and the importance of consistent scar care and long-term follow-up.                <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n    \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e63b28 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"0e63b28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd2b58f ft-gt elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dd2b58f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently asked questions about tummy tuck scars<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9254547 elementor-widget elementor-widget-pxl_accordion\" data-id=\"9254547\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"pxl_accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t    <div class=\"pxl-accordion pxl-accordion1 style1 \" data-wow-delay=\"ms\">\r\n                    <div class=\"pxl--item  active \">\r\n                                \r\n                <h5 class=\"pxl-accordion--title\" data-target=\"#pxl_accordion-9254547-1835-98960d6\">\r\n                                <span class=\"pxl-title--text pxl-pr-20\">Where is a full tummy tuck scar located?<\/span>\r\n\r\n                <i class=\"pxl-icon--plus pxl-r-9\"><\/i> \r\n\r\n                \r\n                <\/h5>\r\n                <div id=\"pxl_accordion-9254547-1835-98960d6\" class=\"pxl-accordion--content\" style=\"display: block;\">\r\n                    The main scar is usually placed low across the lower abdomen above the pubic area and extends according to how much skin needs removal. A full tummy tuck also commonly leaves a scar around the navel. Surgeons aim to place the lower incision where underwear can cover it, but final position and length depend on anatomy.                <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"pxl--item   \">\r\n                                \r\n                <h5 class=\"pxl-accordion--title\" data-target=\"#pxl_accordion-9254547-1835-2ebcd46\">\r\n                                <span class=\"pxl-title--text pxl-pr-20\">Does a tummy tuck scar fade over time?<\/span>\r\n\r\n                <i class=\"pxl-icon--plus pxl-r-9\"><\/i> \r\n\r\n                \r\n                <\/h5>\r\n                <div id=\"pxl_accordion-9254547-1835-2ebcd46\" class=\"pxl-accordion--content\" >\r\n                    Yes, the scar generally becomes calmer, flatter and less red as it matures, but it does not disappear completely. Cleveland Clinic and ASPS describe continued improvement for about a year in many patients, while NHS notes that some scars may continue fading for two years or longer. Early appearance therefore should not be considered final.                <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"pxl--item   \">\r\n                                \r\n                <h5 class=\"pxl-accordion--title\" data-target=\"#pxl_accordion-9254547-1835-b9e6fcf\">\r\n                                <span class=\"pxl-title--text pxl-pr-20\">When can I use silicone gel or sheets on a tummy tuck scar?<\/span>\r\n\r\n                <i class=\"pxl-icon--plus pxl-r-9\"><\/i> \r\n\r\n                \r\n                <\/h5>\r\n                <div id=\"pxl_accordion-9254547-1835-b9e6fcf\" class=\"pxl-accordion--content\" >\r\n                    Silicone is generally used only after the incision has fully closed, not on an open wound. Your surgeon should confirm timing based on healing, dressings, drainage and skin condition. Systematic reviews support silicone as a noninvasive option for improving some scar characteristics, but response varies and it cannot guarantee that a scar disappears.                <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"pxl--item   \">\r\n                                \r\n                <h5 class=\"pxl-accordion--title\" data-target=\"#pxl_accordion-9254547-1835-b445ec5\">\r\n                                <span class=\"pxl-title--text pxl-pr-20\">Is redness of a tummy tuck scar normal?<\/span>\r\n\r\n                <i class=\"pxl-icon--plus pxl-r-9\"><\/i> \r\n\r\n                \r\n                <\/h5>\r\n                <div id=\"pxl_accordion-9254547-1835-b445ec5\" class=\"pxl-accordion--content\" >\r\n                    A scar may remain pink or red and somewhat textured during the first months because blood vessels and collagen remodeling are active. This can be part of normal maturation. Rapidly increasing redness with warmth, drainage, worsening swelling or escalating pain is different and should prompt contact with your surgeon rather than being assumed to be normal.                <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"pxl--item   \">\r\n                                \r\n                <h5 class=\"pxl-accordion--title\" data-target=\"#pxl_accordion-9254547-1835-a2a41ab\">\r\n                                <span class=\"pxl-title--text pxl-pr-20\">Can a tummy tuck scar become thick or raised?<\/span>\r\n\r\n                <i class=\"pxl-icon--plus pxl-r-9\"><\/i> \r\n\r\n                \r\n                <\/h5>\r\n                <div id=\"pxl_accordion-9254547-1835-a2a41ab\" class=\"pxl-accordion--content\" >\r\n                    Yes. Some patients develop a hypertrophic scar that remains within the wound boundaries, while a keloid extends beyond them. If the scar becomes raised, firm, itchy or painful, your surgeon can identify the scar type and discuss options such as silicone, injections, laser treatment or another approach when appropriate.                <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"pxl--item   \">\r\n                                \r\n                <h5 class=\"pxl-accordion--title\" data-target=\"#pxl_accordion-9254547-1835-f393ba0\">\r\n                                <span class=\"pxl-title--text pxl-pr-20\">When can you judge the final appearance of a tummy tuck scar?<\/span>\r\n\r\n                <i class=\"pxl-icon--plus pxl-r-9\"><\/i> \r\n\r\n                \r\n                <\/h5>\r\n                <div id=\"pxl_accordion-9254547-1835-f393ba0\" class=\"pxl-accordion--content\" >\r\n                    There is no exact date for everyone. ASPS describes scar maturation as commonly taking roughly six months to a year, while NHS notes that some scars continue fading for two years or more. The useful approach is to follow the scar\u2019s direction of improvement over time rather than expect one fixed final-healing date.                <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"pxl--item   \">\r\n                                \r\n                <h5 class=\"pxl-accordion--title\" data-target=\"#pxl_accordion-9254547-1835-880f9e9\">\r\n                                <span class=\"pxl-title--text pxl-pr-20\">How does Dr. Mohamed El Assal plan tummy tuck scar placement and follow-up?<\/span>\r\n\r\n                <i class=\"pxl-icon--plus pxl-r-9\"><\/i> \r\n\r\n                \r\n                <\/h5>\r\n                <div id=\"pxl_accordion-9254547-1835-880f9e9\" class=\"pxl-accordion--content\" >\r\n                    Planning begins before surgery by assessing excess skin, clothing line, previous scars and the type of tummy tuck required, then positioning the incision to balance adequate skin removal with safe closure. After surgery, Dr. Mohamed El Assal follows wound healing and scar maturation and adds scar treatments only when appropriate for the healing stage and individual scar characteristics.<br \/>\nFor more information about the operation itself, read: Tummy Tuck. [Internal Link \u2192 Tummy Tuck]<br \/>\nCTA: Before surgery, discuss expected scar location, length and factors that may alter it. After surgery, follow incision-care instructions and do not start silicone, massage or additional scar treatment before the recommended time. Contact the surgical team if you develop increasing pain, drainage, wound separation or other unexpected changes.<br \/>\n                <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"pxl--item   \">\r\n                                \r\n                <h5 class=\"pxl-accordion--title\" data-target=\"#pxl_accordion-9254547-1835-ece46ba\">\r\n                                <span class=\"pxl-title--text pxl-pr-20\">Internal Links<\/span>\r\n\r\n                <i class=\"pxl-icon--plus pxl-r-9\"><\/i> \r\n\r\n                \r\n                <\/h5>\r\n                <div id=\"pxl_accordion-9254547-1835-ece46ba\" class=\"pxl-accordion--content\" >\r\n                    \u2022 Tummy Tuck \u2014 https:\/\/drmohamedelassal.com\/service\/tummy-tuck\/                <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"pxl--item   \">\r\n                                \r\n                <h5 class=\"pxl-accordion--title\" data-target=\"#pxl_accordion-9254547-1835-022f70d\">\r\n                                <span class=\"pxl-title--text pxl-pr-20\">References<\/span>\r\n\r\n                <i class=\"pxl-icon--plus pxl-r-9\"><\/i> \r\n\r\n                \r\n                <\/h5>\r\n                <div id=\"pxl_accordion-9254547-1835-022f70d\" class=\"pxl-accordion--content\" >\r\n                    Mayo Clinic. Tummy tuck. https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/tests-procedures\/tummy-tuck\/about\/pac-20384892<br \/>\nCleveland Clinic. Tummy Tuck Scar: Healing, Treatment &amp; Revision. https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/treatments\/24004-tummy-tuck-scar<br \/>\nCleveland Clinic. Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty): Surgery, Recovery, Risks &amp; Results. https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/procedures\/11017-tummy-tuck<br \/>\nAmerican Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). What kind of scar can you expect after a tummy tuck? https:\/\/www.plasticsurgery.org\/news\/blog\/what-kind-of-scar-can-you-expect-after-a-tummy-tuck<br \/>\nAmerican Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). What to expect as a scar heals following plastic surgery. https:\/\/www.plasticsurgery.org\/news\/articles\/what-to-expect-as-a-scar-heals-following-plastic-surgery<br \/>\nAmerican Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Tummy Tuck Results. https:\/\/www.plasticsurgery.org\/cosmetic-procedures\/tummy-tuck\/results<br \/>\nAmerican Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Scar Revision. https:\/\/www.plasticsurgery.org\/reconstructive-procedures\/scar-revision<br \/>\nNHS. Scars. https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/scars\/<br \/>\nWang F, Li X, Wang X, Jiang X. Efficacy of topical silicone gel in scar management: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Int Wound J. 2020. https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32119763\/<br \/>\nA systematic review of the management of postoperative scars with silicone gel-based products in randomized controlled trials. https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/37921811\/<br \/>\nPostoperative scar treatment modalities: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials. https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/41420298\/<br \/>\nDr. Mohamed El Assal. Tummy Tuck. https:\/\/drmohamedelassal.com\/service\/tummy-tuck\/<br \/>\nMedically reviewed by Dr. Mohamed El Assal, Consultant Plastic Surgeon                 <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n    \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u0623\u064a\u0646 \u062a\u0643\u0648\u0646 \u0646\u062f\u0628\u0629 \u0634\u062f \u0627\u0644\u0628\u0637\u0646 \u0648\u0643\u064a\u0641 \u064a\u062a\u063a\u064a\u0631 \u0634\u0643\u0644\u0647\u0627 \u0645\u0639 \u0627\u0644\u0627\u0644\u062a\u0626\u0627\u0645\u061f \u062a\u0639\u0631\u0651\u0641 \u0639\u0644\u0649 \u0645\u0648\u0636\u0639 \u0627\u0644\u0634\u0642\u060c \u0645\u0631\u0627\u062d\u0644 \u0646\u0636\u062c \u0627\u0644\u0646\u062f\u0628\u0629\u060c \u0627\u0644\u0639\u0646\u0627\u064a\u0629 \u0628\u0647\u0627\u060c \u0648\u0627\u0644\u0633\u064a\u0644\u064a\u0643\u0648\u0646 \u0648\u0645\u062a\u0649 \u062a\u062d\u062a\u0627\u062c \u0645\u0631\u0627\u062c\u0639\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u062c\u0631\u0627\u062d<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":18212,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[114],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18209","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-body-contouring"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Tummy Tuck Scar: Placement, Healing and Care | Dr. Mohamed El Assal - \u062f. \u0645\u062d\u0645\u062f \u0627\u0644\u0639\u0633\u0627\u0644 | \u062c\u0631\u0627\u062d\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u062a\u062c\u0645\u064a\u0644 | ME Clinic \u0627\u0644\u0645\u0647\u0646\u062f\u0633\u064a\u0646 \u0627\u0644\u0642\u0627\u0647\u0631\u0629<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/drmohamedelassal.com\/ar\/tummy-tuck-scar-placement-healing-and-care-dr-mohamed-el-assal\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"ar_AR\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Tummy Tuck Scar: Placement, Healing and Care | Dr. Mohamed El Assal - \u062f. \u0645\u062d\u0645\u062f \u0627\u0644\u0639\u0633\u0627\u0644 | \u062c\u0631\u0627\u062d\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u062a\u062c\u0645\u064a\u0644 | ME Clinic \u0627\u0644\u0645\u0647\u0646\u062f\u0633\u064a\u0646 \u0627\u0644\u0642\u0627\u0647\u0631\u0629\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Where is a tummy tuck scar placed and how does it heal? 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