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Scar Revision of 5 Year Old Tummy Tuck Scar Plus Lowering Possible? (photo)

I had a TT 5 years ago now. Could I get my scar lowered and will it look thinner if the surgeon anchors the skin to my body. The surgeon I have seen has said he can do this and says my scar will look much better due to his stitching technique. Is this true? I am afraid to go through this all over agin and end up with the same ugly red scar. Please help by looking at my pictures. Thank you.

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Proper contouring is more important than scar placement

In my opinion after looking at your first picture, the scar placement is not as much of a visual impact as the love handles or muffin top above your scar. Most of the time you are in clothes and nobody will see the scar, but everybody will see the muffin top, or love handles. Look at the weblink below where I talk about lipo to the love handle area and perhaps you will agree that in your case a good lipo of the muffin top will greatly improve your figure. You will look a lot sleeker... more

Tummy Tuck Revision to Lower Scar

Lowering the scar is reasonable, but suturing techniques are fairly standardized and will likely not produce a better scar. Kenneth Hughes, MD tummy tuck revision Los Angeles, CA

Scar Revision of 5 Year Old Tummy Tuck Scar

The scar quality might be better, but lowering it in itself will be a big plus in terms of concealing the scar in clothing.. All the best.

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Based on the photos you submitted, your 5 year old tummy tuck can definitely be revised and the scar lowered. The appearance and the color of your scar will depend upon a combination of your surgeons technique and your body's unique ability to form scar. Good luck.

Ways to hide and minimize Tummy Tuck Scarring

Yes your scar can be lowered so it is hidden beneath your panty- line and also at the junction of your pubic hair bearing area. Regarding the potential for a red raised scar please note the following advice that I recommend to my patient in these circumstances: Best Scar Management is important to minimize or completely hide from view, the tell tale signs of surgery – namely, scars. Both you and your surgeon want you to have the most minimal scarring possible from your... more

Repositioning a tummy tuck scar

Thanks for your question. I think it is important to keep the tummy tuck scar as low as possible so that it is hidden in undewear/bathing suits. Instead of positioning the scar in a high position, I'm in favor of lowering the scar and creating a small T at the midline where the belly button skin ends up. Based on the pictures, your scar is a little high. The scar can be lowered by a revision procedure. It appears you have enough skin laxity to allow for enough... more

Re-do tummy tuck 5 years later....

Can always be done but many factors come into play. Is your excess below the belly button or not? If you have a lot of excess on top, you may need to have your belly button released again with a new scar between your belly button and the transverse scar. If your tummy is 'thick' to pinching, you could potentially benefit from liposuction but your surgeon may not be able to employ what he is thinking if liposuction is done at the same time. Improvements can... more

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Lower Tummy Tuck Scar with Revisionary Surgery?

Thank you for the question and pictures. Of course, direct physical examination will be necessary to give you precise advice. However, based on your good quality pictures, I think that it is very likely that you will be able to lower the abdominoplasty scar with revisionary surgery. Exactly how you will scar however cannot be predicted. You may benefit from in-person consultation with board-certified plastic surgeons. Ask to see lots of examples of... more

Car Revision of 5 Year Old Tummy Tuck Scar Plus Lowering Possible?

Yes it could be possible. But only in person evaluation from a boarded PS in your city allows a definitive response.

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cinnamonswirl
6 months ago

Thank you very much Dr. Nichter for the detailed advice. I will certainly look into the kelo-cote and the silicone sheets. I am grateful for your advice.

cinnamonswirl
7 months ago

Thank you very much for all your responses it is muc appreciated. I have had a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon and I also found out that my original surgeon was just a general surgeon! I will go ahead with the procedure because if my scar is still red and ugly at least I can hide it easily in my underwear. Again thank you for all your help Doctors.

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Tummy Tuck Revision: Q&A

Scar Revision of 5 Year Old Tummy Tuck Scar Plus Lowering Possible? (photo)