Is it possible to get rid of the old scar during Tummy tuck? it runs 5' to 6' horizontally 1/2' to1' above my bellybutton. I have since had 2 baby girls both by c-section.
My question is: would it be possible to only have one scar with a tummy tuck to get rid of the old surgery scar and the loose pregnancy skin & stretchmarks and to tighten the tummy muscles backup.
I've always been into fitness and it's frustrating that no matter how much I do now my tummy always looks out of place with my body. I'm not too worried about the placement of the scar or being able to hide it, as I have always had one. I'm more concerned with the pregnancy muscles, skin and stretchmarks.Thank You!
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Hernia repair addresses an opening that has occurred in the fascia or the covering of the rectus (six pack) muscles. It will simply close up the hole. It does not remove any excess skin or tighten the muscles.
You can get a combined hernia repair and abdominoplasty and have it all done in one...
Umbilical hernias come in all "shapes and sizes", some may be very small and easy to repair through a limited incision with little trauma to the surrounding skin. Some may be more extensive and require a longer incision and more stretch of the skin to get the work done. There is also...
Lovelylady,
Your surgeon has already decided that you will look much improved with your tummy tuck. If he/she felt that you were dangerously overweight, they would recommend against surgery. Of course, they have all of the pieces of the puzzle; your medical history, medications and an...
