Low well-hidden scar.

York Jay Yates, MD answers: Mini Tummy Tuck incision placement?

I am 5'2, 105 pounds, and in pretty good shape. I am considering a Mini Tummy Tuck. I think the underlying muscle is ok, it feels firm and I have very little remaining fat on my stomach. It looks firm and tight when I stand up straight but when I bend over, my stomach sags terribly. The skin on my lower abdomen has a very soft and loose feel to it. I am very self conscious of this, as I was in excellent shape prior to having my second child. My concern is that I don't want to wind up with a huge visible scar. Can the incision be placed low enough that it is mostly camoflauged in the line of pubic hair?


York Jay Yates, MD
8 months ago

The scar from a mini-abdominoplasty should hide in anything you wear including panties and bikini. It will extend to the sides further that the pubic area, however. The scar is tailored to the degree of skin redundancy. A larger degree of redundancy = longer scar.

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