Tummy tuck scar

Yes, it will be visible, but easy to hide. Some scars can be hidden very easily and can heal to be almost a line. This depends on a variety of factors such as skin tone, skin quality, genetics, and skin tension. Usually by one year, most scars are fairly well healed and lightened in color. Patients with darker skin tone typically end up with darker scars. Some scars can even take up to 2 years to lighten.

The location of the scar is low enough that even a darker colored scar will be concealed with regular underwear or swimwear and most importantly the scar can be covered - certain fatty tissue can't.

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doctorMEade

A tummy tuck removes excess skin from your stomach and doing this requires a scar.  The exact location of the scar is something that you and your surgeon should discuss in detail - once you have the scar, you can't change your mind and move it!  This is something worth considering, as most of the time tummy tuck scar location is dictated by clothing preference.  If you liked French-cut one-piece bathing suits, the scar would be designed like a sharp smile to stay off your hip.  However, this is not the current fashion.  Now, low-cut two-piece bathing suits are in, as well as the pants.  So you would want a very low, almost horizontal scar.  Everything is a compromise, but if you take the time to consider all of your clothing preferences, you can decide which scar will be best for you.  Have a look at the video on my website, and pay attention to the scar positions in relation to the photo panties - you should be able to hide it with a baiting suit.

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