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Tummy Tuck to Correct Problems from Multiple Surgery Scarring?

asked 2 years ago by butterflies in Texas
Latest answer by Armando Soto, MD
Question viewed 7,984 times
Tags: stomach, female, c-section, pain, scar, surgery scar

Hi! My question is a little complicated. I have had several abdominal surgeries: 3 children/all c-section, 2 colon surgeries, hysterectomy, etc. My stomach (from the navel down) is a patchwork of scars. I experience alot of pain around my navel area, and was told it was possibly due to adhesions. Would a tummy tuck remove all of that and help me? If not, what do you recommend to help? I am very embarassed about my body. Thank you for your time!

8 answers to Tummy Tuck to Correct Problems from Multiple Surgery Scarring?

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Abdominal Wall Syndrome can be helped with Tummy Tuck and Fascial Resection

Hi there- It is impossible to know after this very limited contact what might be causing your pain... A Tummy Tuck can probably improve your APPEARANCE (it is difficult to say for sure from the photo you posted), but should not be expected to improve the pain you are describing- and in fact might make this worse. There are multiple things that might be causing your pain, including a neuroma (when a sensory nerve becomes involved in scar tissue), scar contraction (tightening of your scars causing more
Armando Soto, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon

www.DrArmandoSoto.com

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Tummy tuck after multiple surgeries on the abdomen

You could have a great looking tummy after a tummy tuck with most of the old scars removed and a nice, flat result. However, you need to lose weight first because from your photo you are not presently a good candidate. Also, the pain you experience, if it is from adhesions, will still likely be there becausde the TT doesn't go inside your abdomen to address anything inside. Good luck!
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy Tuck and inside the belly Scarring

A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) gives the best results in non-obese individuals who are at a stable weight and who do not plan on having more children. The operation will remove the skin and subcutaneous fat from the belly button to the pubis, flatten the tummy by putting the rectus (six pack) muscles together, narrow the waist and lift a sagging pubis. But - the operation will do nothing for recurrent intraabdominal pain from presumed adhesions. If symptomatic (recurrent bouts of nausea and... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy Tuck can improve the appearance of the abdomen and umbilicus

Tummy tuck can remove skin scars or stretch marks of the lower belly wall and reshape the belly button. It can also address stretching of the muscles and fascia of the abdominal wall. In your case, it can certainly change the appearance of your tummy. If your pain is related to problems of the abdominal wall, this may improve with tummy tuck. Abdominoplasty however does not address any problems or adhesions inside the belly so if this is the cause of your discomfort, these symptoms may not... more
Elizabeth Lee, MD

Bay Area Plastic Surgeon

artfulsurgery.com

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Tummy tuck for scar removal

An abodominoplasty or tummy tuck will help the external appearance of your abdomen and remove any scars that are between your belly button and your pubis. However, these procedures will not improve any pain related to adhesions in your abdomen since the tummy tuck just involves the external layers of your skin and fat. Good luck.
David Shafer, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

www.ShaferPlasticSurgery.com

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Tummy tuck can remove some scars

When you have scars on your abdomen you have to be extra careful with a tummy tuck. As all of your scars are below the belly button then it is more likely that they will be removed and not get in the way of the procedure. Make sure all of the possible reasons to have another abdominal surgery have been cleared up prior to a tummy tuck. Discuss you situation with your surgeon and he or she can tell you more specifically about your situation. Best Wishes Dr. Peterson
Marcus L. Peterson, MD

Saint George Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy Tuck will help multiple surgery scarring

From the pictures, you will need to lose some weight before surgery. You may have umbilical hernia and that may cause your pain. Please make a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to get more information.
Kamran Khoobehi, MD

New Orleans Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tucks can be tricky in patients with extensive abdominal surgery

The photo that you present does not demonstrate the position of your scars very well. Its unclear if you have a substantial amount of skin laxity. It does appear that you have some abdominal fatty deposits, probably both outside the abdominal wall, and intra-abdominal fat. Have you considered the possibility that you might have a ventral or umbilical hernia- related to your prior procedures. This would explain the abdominal pain that you have. I think a good first step is to ask your... more
Scott Sattler, MD

Bellevue Plastic Surgeon

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