Tummy tuck will leave a scar.

Yes, the trade off of this operation is a change in contour for a scar.  Often people that get this operation also have a diastasis recti, (separation of the rectus muscles, your six-pack).  This is also usually addressed at the time of the abdominoplasty, Tummy tuck).  The scar is usually a good trade off.  There are many different types of swimwear styles now so that most of these scars can be covered up.

The final scar placement depends on your anatomy, goals, and what may arise in the O.R>  It is important to have reasonable expectations, and discuss these with your plastic surgeon.  Also know that this wound by definition is on tension, so you have to take it easy after surgery...

Any time you have an incision to perform a surgery, there will be a resulting scar. The way this scar will look depends on a number of factors. 

The typical abdominoplasty scar is low across the abdomen, from hip to hip, as well as around your belly button.

Depending on your anatomy, you may have a shorter vertical scar between your belly button and the transverse scar from the area where your belly button used to be. Ask your plastic surgeon if you might expect this scar from your tummy tuck. 

Your plastic surgeon will mark your planned incision prior to surgery so this is an optimum time to discuss the anticipated position of the scar as you heal.

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