Tummy Tuck Scar & Breast Lift?

Thinking about a TT and breast lift. First, how long does the scar last in a TT? Does it ever really go away? What's the difference between a mini & full TT? Also, I wanted a breast lift with the TT. Will the breast sag over time if I don't get an implant? If I maintain my weight and do not have kids, will they still sag over time? Any other info you can provide would be great. Thanks!

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Cosmetic Surgery is an Art and a Science

Without an exam and photos it is hard to answer the questions. You need to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area. In my past experience, I have combined the procedures for a mommy makeover.How long your TT scar is depend upon how much skin is removed. Best wishes.

Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift for Mommy Makeover

The tummy tuck scar will fade over a period of a year or so but will not completely vanish. The same can be said of the breast lift scars. The minitummy tuck removes only a small piece of skin below the belly button and is appropriate for very few women. A tummy tuck removes about 3 times as much skin and tissue. The tummy tuck also involves creating a new belly button and tightening of the muscles. The breast lift longevity will be dependent... more

Tummy tucks, breast implants and breast lifts

Thank you for your questions about tummy tucks, breast lifts and implants. The usual tummy tuck scar goes from hip to hip. Scars fade but rarely disappear. This tummy tuck repairs skin, muscle and excess fat. a mini-tummy tuck only tightens lower tummy muscle. Breast implants do not prevent breast sagging. Breast implants provide a little lift, larger size and upper breast fullness. Future breast sagging? What happens in your... more

Mini tummy tuck vs full tummy tuck

The difference between a mini-tummy tuck and a full tummy tuck is whether or not the upper abdomen is treated. Generally, in a mini-tummy tuck, the surgery is confined to the area of the tummy below the belly button. Scars on a mini tummy tuck can be shorter ( this is also true because mini tummy tucks are done when there is not a lot of excess skin in the abdomen, hence the patient qualifies for a mini-tummy tuck). Breast will continue to age, even after a breast lift. There are ways to... more

Scars after tummy tuck& breast lift

Wound healing is a continuum over time. Generally, scars get red thick and hard for about three months and then start to flatten and fade. This process can take a year or two. The best you can ultimately hope for is a pencil thin white line. The length of the scars will depend on your anatomy. Generally, a mini-tummy tuck scar is a little shorter than a full tummy tuck scar, but not necessarily. The breast will sag with time, gravity, weight and whether or... more

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TT and breast lift

Unfortunately scars last forever. However we try to give you the best possible medium to form the nicest scars possible and also try to place them in a location where the result is optimized and the scar is best camouflaged

Scars and the Mommy Makeover

Lots of questions here and I would agree that a consultation in person would be helpful. Briefly, scars are forever, but they do improve with time. The difference between a mini and a full tummy tuck is that a mini doesn't change the abdomen above the bellybutton. Whether or not this is the right operation for you depends on where the problem areas lie- your surgeon can discuss this with you. Lastly, it is impossible to predict what will happen to ones breasts as they... more

Too many questions

You need to visit some plastic surgeons becuase what you are asking will take an hour of in person conversation with a doctor to answer. Scars are permanent, forever, but they improve with time and are what is necessary for the trade off of better shape and tone in a TT and BL. MiniTT's are rare as they do nothing above the umbi and breast implants are only needed if you need extra volume besides just the lift.

Mommy makeover, beast surgery and tummy tuck scars

It takes about an hour to do a formal consultation on the issues you have raised. Why not make an appointment with several prominent respected plastic surgeons in your area and get the scoop firsthand? There are many different options between mini tucks and full tummy tucks so the issue, while offering more choices, becomes even more complicated. see video

Tucks, Lifts and Scars

That's a lot of "stuff" and impossible to go over well in such a limited forum. Both tummy tucks and breast lifts (with or without implants) create permanent scars. The quality of the scar will depend on the patient's own healing mechanism as well as the surgeon's technique. The amount of surgery needed to make you happy depends on your goals and anatomy. Everyone is built differently and "one size doe NOT fit all". This is why you need to go get consultations from quality surgeons in order... more

Tummy Tuck Scar & Breast Lift?

Scars are permanent, they last as long as the host lasts. They do improve in appearance. They usually peak at 6 to 12 weeks, and then gradually improve over the course of a year, becoming thinner and less red. A mini-TT is limited to the lower abdomen, and corrects nothing above the navel. Very few patients are good candidates. Its advantage is no incision around the navel, but the disadvantages are no treatment of the upper abdomen, and high chance of imbalance of upper... more