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Abdominoplasty Scar Removal?
asked 6 months ago by jleeb in Brighton, MA
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: candidate, expectation, massive weight loss
I'm 24 and will likely undergo an abdominoplasty after having lost 150lbs. I know there is a pretty significant scar but I've never heard about anyone subsequently undergoing a scar removal procedure to reduce the appearance. Is this ever done? Are they concerns? The scars might be preferable to the lose skin but being so young the thought of having such a long unsightly scar for the rest of my life is sobering.
2 answers to Abdominoplasty Scar Removal?
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Scar after Tummy Tuck Surgery
Thank you for the question and congratulations on your successful/significant weight loss.
You're correct in that the downside of the tummy tuck procedure is the presence of a long scar. However, as you know scars do tend to fade with time and can be concealed well in undergarments and swimming suits.
On the other hand, given the amount of weight loss you have experienced, the upsides of the tummy tuck procedure are numerous; these include removal of...
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Abdominoplasty scar
Clearly, the procedure you are contemplating, like nearly all procedures, represents a "trade-off": Removal of your excess skin must be worth the prospect of a permanent scar for you to proceed with surgery. Scars do fade with time, and they become part of you, just like the excess skin is now part of you. Work with your surgeon to be sure location, configuration, and length of scar are designed to remove as much skin as necessary, yet remain concealed beneath clothing and swimsuit styles...
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