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Tummy Tuck Scar is High and Pulls Pubic Line Higher - Why?

asked 1 year ago by mommywith3 in Billings, MT
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
Question viewed 551 times
Tags: pubic, scar

I had a tummy tuck 9 months ago.The doctor marked underneath bikini bottoms I had brought with me.I didn't have that much skin to remove, but he said a full tummy tuck was necessary to remove all of the looseness (3 children) My scar however is very high. It ends up showing in any jeans I wear, and you can forget about that bikini as it's at least 2 inches 2 high to wear that.I can deal with the scar but not the fact that it pulled my pubic hair up and the hair is also visible with pants on. WHY

8 answers to Tummy Tuck Scar is High and Pulls Pubic Line Higher - Why?

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"Sunrising" of the Pubic Hair over the pant line AFTER a Tummy Tuck -

Regarding: "Tummy Tuck Scar is High and Pulls Pubic Line Higher - Why? I had a tummy tuck 9 months ago.The doctor marked underneath bikini bottoms I had brought with me.I didn't have that much skin to remove, but he said a full tummy tuck was necessary to remove all of the looseness (3 children) My scar however is very high. It ends up showing in any jeans I wear, and you can forget about that bikini as it's at least 2 inches 2 high to wear that.I can deal with the scar... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Incision showing

Sometimes the incision for a tummy tuck rides up a little bit and that sounds like what is happening to you.  You may need a revision to lower it at some point.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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High Mons Pubis (Pubic Hair Line)

A high pubic cannot always be prevented but it could be due to excessive mobility in the area or lack of fixation to the deep fascia. Your alternatives are to consider a lowering of the scar or possibly laser hair removal see video
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck scar too high

This may or may not be a difficult problem to fix, and repair is usually a matter of degree, e.g., the scar may be lowered by a second procedure, but perhaps not as low as you would like. Your problem illustrates the importance of careful research BEFORE committing to any procedure.  Do not choose based on price or technique, choose based on surgeon and results.
Steve Laverson, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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High Rising Pubis after Tummy Tuck

Tummy Tuck Scar is High and Pulls Pubic Line Higher - Why? I had a tummy tuck 9 months ago.The doctor marked underneath bikini bottoms I had brought with me.I didn't have that much skin to remove, but he said a full tummy tuck was necessary to remove all of the looseness (3 children) My scar however is very high. It ends up showing in any jeans I wear, and you can forget about that bikini as it's at least 2 inches 2 high to wear that.I can deal with the scar but not the fact... more
Farbod Esmailian, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Incision placement and behavior with Tummy Tuck

Incision placement should be low and in the bikini line. In my opinion you get some upward movement of the scar as the patient feels more comfortae and walks more upright . Additionally, the closure may have been tight causing high final location and upward movement of the pubis. Dr. ES
Earl Stephenson Jr., MD, DDS

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck needs low scar.

Hi. This is tough to fix, I am sorry to say. In women who do not have a lot of loose skin, the best compromise is a very low scar and a short vertical scar in the middle (where your belly button came from). But that doesn't help you. You may just have to live with it.
George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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A low incision is essential for great TT result

Sounds like he made the incision a little too high and it's pulling up. I've repaired this problem in certain cases, but it depends on how tight you are.
Mark Broudo, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon

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