Tummy Tuck: Q&A
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I do not have a lot of excess skin and fat around my abdomen, but enough that I think I may need a tummy tuck or liposuction. How big of a scar will I have from a tummy tuck procedure?
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Abdominoplasty scars
Mini abdominoplasty scars can be slightly longer than c-section scars. Full abdominoplasties that include tightening of the rectus muscles will be slightly longer and include a scar around your umbilicus.
One of the scar areas of concern for full abdominoplasty involves the belly button which can look strange post-operatively. In our San Francisco area practice we've developed techniques to minimize the appearance of scars and create fantastic looking belly buttons after tummy tucks.
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Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) Scar Size Varies
Questions about the size of the scar are common as you can imagine. The answer varies depending on the extent of the tummy tuck. here are a list of the various tummy tuck procedures and who they are best suited for:
There are variations of the standard operation, including “mini-tucks”, which may be of benefit to patients who require only tightening of the abdominal muscles or removal of a small amount of skin with a scar at the pubic hairline. On the other extreme, patients...
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Shorten your tummy tuck scar with a MINI tummy tuck
No two patients and no two tummy tucks are the same.
When planning a tummy tuck it is very important to review the surgical plan and techniques with your surgeon. If you don't have a lot of excess fat on the hips and you have minimal stretch marks, a mini tummy tuck may just be the procedure you're looking for.
A mini tummy tuck will limit the length of your incision and also minimize or eliminate any scars around your belly button.
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Size of Tummy Tuck Scar
The size of your scar depends on how much skin is removed. This will depend on skin looseness and laxity. In general, the more loose skin, the longer the incision to get superior results. Depending on your particular body type, a short incision tummy tuck or mini tuck can give some patients improvement. Liposuction may or may not be used, as well, to further improve the area. Your best bet is to consult with a reputable surgeon who can look at your body type and excess skin and make a...
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Tummy Tuck scars can be short or long
The length of a scar depends on the amount of skin to be excised. If there is only a small amount of skin then a "mini" tummy tuck may be appropriate and the scar may only be a few inches (not much longer than a c-section scar). If more skin needs to be resected then the incision can be from hip to hip and possibly longer.
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Tummy Tuck Scar
I feel one who is not sure whether they should have liposuction on their abdomen or a tummy tuck should work hard to find a plastic surgeon who feels comfortable doing both procedures so that the final decision is based upon the needs of the patient and not the adequacy of the plastic surgeon.
Liposuction is best for the patient who has more of a problem with fat on their stomach rather than excess skin. Liposuction covers a great area on the abdomen, from the pubis to the breasts and from...
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Houston Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy Tuck vs. Lipo
The decision about tummy tuck or lipo should be made in consultation with a plastic surgeon who does both procedures. If the skin is loose enough that a tummy tuck is recommended, then lipo is not going to work. The length of the scar depends on how much skin needs to be removed. Regardless of length, it would be done so that it can be concealed and we have very few issues with patients disliking the scars because of what the tummy tuck accomplishes.
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Tummy Tuck Scar
The scar for the tummy tuck depend on two factors:
1: how much laxity of skin you have abve the belly button
2: how much skin laxity you have below the belly button.
Mini abdominoplasty adresses the laxity of skin in the lower abdomen, the scar is shorter
Full abdominoplasty to tighten the skin of the entire abdomen, relocate the belly button and tighten the muscles will be from hip to hip.
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck procedure scar size
The length of the scar in a Tummy Tuck procedure TOTALLY depends on the amount of loose skin that needs to be removed (Similar to the length of a hem line in a dress). The less loose skin - the shorter the incision / scar.
Your surgeon should be able to hide the scar within the confines of the vast majority of women's underwear worn today. So, from a visibility point of view the only thing that could be seen (with a trained eye) is a small scar around the belly button. The rest is well...
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Scars after tummy tuck
I don't want to frighten you, but most lifts leave you with unsightly scars. There are many things surgeons do to improve a scar's appearance. Today, we suture almost every incision under the skin, leaving no stich marks or "railroad tracks." Working with the patient, a surgeon can also best determine the positioning of most scars.
Before surgery, find out what kind of sutures your doctor favors: Some use traditional sutures, some staples, some dissolving sutures (my...
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These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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