Csection Scar and How to get Rid of the Skin Above It? (photo)

Your concerns are very common and the solutions is usually a mini tummy tuck to tighten the lower abdomen. Non-surgical solutions are much less effective when the skin has lost a lot of it's natural tone. In some situations these modalities may be recommended in our practice but only after an examination to see what is the best approach for you.

If surgery is recommended you will need about 2 weeks aways from your obviously very active and fit lifestyle.

Dr. Mosher

Thank you for your question. To provide a valid medical opinion I will need to see pictures of you body from different angles. I would suggest to be treated by board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results.
Respectfully,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

If you have a flat stomach, as you say, and the picture confirms, then no muscle/fascia repair is needed. The length of the scar will depend entirely on how much extra skin is present above the C-section scar.
Women with a relatively small flap of loose skin above the C-section scar have this removed under local anesthesia in the office operating room.
You can call this a mini-abdominoplasty, since it is a minimal operation on the lower abdomen, but in the case here, would not involve muscle tightening.

Your picture suggests the
presence of a small amount of excess skin that overhangs your C-section
scar.Unfortunately, the only way to
correct this problem is to remove the excess skin, and this usually always
requires a mini-abdominoplasty.This
procedure removes excess skin and tightens the lower abdomen.It can be combined with tightening of the
underlying muscles and liposuction to the upper abdomen if this proves to be
necessary. If
you’re considering this type of procedure, it’s important to consult a
board-certified plastic surgeon who can perform a physical examination.This surgeon should be able to formulate a
treatment plan that addresses your anatomic concerns and achieves your
aesthetic goals.

You are one or the rare cases where a mini-tummy tuck is indicated. The will help tighten the slack skin hanging over the scar and smooth out the contour. Recovery is not nearly as involved as a full tummy tuck. Thanks for sharing.

As a scar heals, it tends to contract downward.  This can lead to a depressed scar which can, by extension, make the surrounding tissue look fuller.  It is difficult to tell from your picture if this is the case.  With most c-section scars, the options would be to revise the scar itself, possibly with a small mini-tummy tuck to pull down any excess skin +/- a little bit of liposuction in the area.  A doctor examining you in person will be in a better position to advise you on which would work best for you.