Are my Tummy Tuck Expectations Realistic?

I am booked to have a Tummy tuck in September and want to know if my expectations are realistic, I have had 3 C-sections and want this same scar line used, i want the incision done low and straight (NOT the smily face) stitching done small and close together. When i tell my surgeon this at consultation is this achievable and realistic?

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Tummy Tuck and Realistic Expectations in Regards to Scar?

Thank you for the question. You are wise in trying to achieve “realistic expectations” in regards to your tummy tuck operation. Exactly where your incision line will be placed will depend on your specific anatomy. For example, if patients have a relatively high riding umbilicus, the incision lines may differ compared to patients who have a relatively low umbilicus ( or a longer torso). In other words, there are some specific anatomic variations between patients that will... more

Tummy tuck patients usually very happy.

Hi. Your expectations sound alright except that the tummy tuck scar will be longer than the C section scar. But don't tie your surgeons hands. You are paying him or her for good judgement.

Tummy Tuck Expectations

Hi there, Yes is the answer: realistic and sensible. Your expectation should be that the C section scar is entirely removed by the tt incision, which can indeed be low and straight. A good thing to do is take some typical underwear that you would mostly wear with you to the consultation. TT incisions are always least obvious when placed low in the centre, then under the line of the typical underwear you use. Women tend to wear underwear in a consistent... more

Expectation and Results--Tummy Tuck

It is excellent to ask about your expectations and if they are realistic. C-section incision--there is no reason why this cannot be used again unless it is higher than you and your surgeon think is appropriate. However, the incision will most certainly be longer than the c-section incision.As a rule of thumb, it will need to be an inch beyond the level of skin excess to each side. Straight line incision--this will depend upon the length. If you mark out the level of... more