Question:
I was wondering if any of you had heard or had any type of scar revision?

I just hate the fact I gotta be cut wide open for surgery- Call me vain!    — Nicole S. (posted on September 18, 2003)

September 17, 2003
I'm sure you can have a PS redo the scar in the future if it's intolerable. May be hardly noticeable. I would not sweat it now. Not worth the energy in my opinion.
   — zoedogcbr

September 17, 2003
Everything in life is relative. To me, I don't mind my scar - heck it's not like I don't have lot's of little scars on my stomach anyway (stretch marks). My open RNY scar is about 5 inches long and 1/4 inch wide. Its faded quite nicely over the last 14 months. It will always be pinkish, just because of my skin tone. Unless the surgeon just mangles it, I wouldn't worry to much. Once the weight starts coming off, you won't care that you have a scar, you'll be happy that you are improving your health and appearance.
   — Ali M

September 18, 2003
Hi, the answer is definitely yes! Ask your surgeon for a referral to a plastic surgeon who uses laser for resurfacing: that way you can get an opinion on whether laser will be enough or whether incision surgery would be better. Also, insurance will usually cover if scars result from earlier surgery. Good luck!
   — Deborah M.

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