Is the Scar from a Mini Tummy Tuck Hidden?

and does it fade away almost completely?

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4 Doctor Answers | Asked by bj1994 in kentucky

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Mini Tummy Tuck Scar

Thank you for your question. Yes, normally we try to hide the tummy tuck scar low enough that it is hidden under a bikini. Sometimes that may not be possible but your surgeon should discuss that with you after a physical examination. Scars can take up to 1 year to mature and fade.

How to hide a mini tummy tuck incision

A mini tummy tuck is a safe and effective procedure that can create a more contoured abdomen, a tight waist and a beautiful figure. Patients who received this procedure can have a well hidden and very well tolerated scar. In our practice, because we are in South Florida, patients demand small and well hidden incisions that go with the beach culture here and their very active lifestyle. For this reason, we invest a great deal of time designing the scar in a manner that will be hidden... more

Mini- tummy tuck scar

The scar for a mini tummy tuck is often kept at the level of a c-section scar that is pretty low inthe pubic area. The scar will never completely disappear but will fade with time.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Hiding a tummy tuck scar

Scars vary by individual even when performed by the same plastic surgeon. Have your surgeon discuss and plan the exact placement of the scar and the ability to be concealed beneath bathing suits.