Tummy Tuck scar made too high?

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10 answers to “Tummy Tuck scar made too high?”

A: Hard to tell without pictures

By David Shafer, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

It is hard to tell without pre and post operative pictures of you. Everyone's anatomy is slightly different, which affects where the incision is placed. However, generally, the incision has a slight curve just under where your underwear band would be.

A: Tummy Tuck scar may not be too high

By Sirish Maddali, MD - Bay Area Plastic Surgeon

This is a hard one to answer without examining you. As already mentioned, there are many ways to do a tummy tuck. Each surgeon has a personal preference. In addition, there are many aspects that need to be considered regarding each individual patient. In most tummy tucks, the scar is a gentle curve starting... more

A: There are many different types of abdominioplasty incisions.

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

There are an infinite number of variations to tummy tuck scars with all sorts of names like V-M, U-M. high lateral tension, etc. It sounds as if you have a modified w type scar. This is peformed when the umbilical incision cannot be completely transposed to the pubic hairline. In this instance the pubic... more

A: the scars will vary

By John P. Stratis, MD - Harrisburg Plastic Surgeon

Every plastic suregeon has their own way of doing the incision for a tummy tuck. It sounds like the type of incision that you have was doen to remove the hole that is in the skin from the belly button. There are many ways to do this and some surgeons will tell the patient that the belly button hole amy not... more

A: Skin will eventually relax few months after Tummy Tuck

By Ricardo Rodriguez, MD - Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

The maximum amount of skin taken is between the top of the belly button and the midline of the pubis. Some surgeons make the inverted "V" at the pubis just in case the skin from above the belly button doesn't reach all the way to the pubis. Final scar placement has a lot to do with the balance of... more

A: Each scar placement varies

By Francisco Canales, MD - Sonoma Valley Plastic Surgeon

The most important question is usually, do you have any extra skin below the belly button. If that area is tight, then there was no additional skin and the scar is as low as your surgeon could make it. The alternative would have been a lower scar with an additional vertical (up and down) scar. ... more

A: Too high implies dissatisfaction

By Robin T.W. Yuan, MD - Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Abdominoplasties and the scars that result vary greatly. There is no single method to perform this procedure. As with all cosmetic procedures, it should be tailored to your anatomy and your goals, and all aspects discussed with you, including position of the scar since this an adjustable element of the... more

A: Tummy tuck scars should be understood before surgery

By Peter E. Johnson, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Tummy tuck incisions, just as those in all cosmetic procedures including facelift and breast augmentation can vary depending on an individuals needs and expectations. Incision planning is an important part of preparing for a procedures and patients should be aware of choices and limitations. In planning for... more

A: Incisions are quite variable

By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Tummy tuck incisions are not all the same. Largely, they depend on how much extra skin you have. The more extra, the lower the scar can be made. The less, the higher the scar winds up located. The W in the middle is from trying to make it as snug and low as possible and the lower... more

A: tummy tuck

By Edmond A. Zingaro, MD - San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

There are many options for the incision design for this procedure. It does not sound like anything unusual was done for you. It's not really possible to say for sure without seeing you.