Vertical Tummy Tuck for Stretch Marks

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Vertical Tummy Tuck to Get Rid of All Stretch Marks? if U Get the Scar Going Up and Down?

7 answers to Vertical Tummy Tuck for Stretch Marks

Vertical tummy tuck scars

It is true that tummy tuck will not remove all stretch marks, only those below the belly button. Vertical scars in tummy tuck cannot be hidden and are rarely worth the trade-off to reduce stretch marks further. Very occasionally we find tummy tuck candidates with a mid-line abdominal scar that we can take advantage of. Also for patients with large amounts of weight loss, a T pattern tummy tuck is an option to narrow the waist. For most however, the vertical scar just won't do... more

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Stretch marks and vertical excision

When performing a tummy tuck, the traditional incision is placed transversely in the lower groin region. A vertical scar is combined in some individuals who have severe laxity. I would not use it just to remvoe stretch marks.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Incision Decisions For Tummy Tucks

Whether or not you need a vertical approach (the up and down type of skin removal) is the real question. Most people do not. Many stretch marks can be removed with a standard tummy tuck. Plus, most stretch marks tend to look better once the skin has been re tensioned following a tummy tuck. If you have red, angry looking stretch marks, then there are other techniques that may benefit you. Including a photo of yourself is a good idea if you want... more

Claudio DeLorenzi, MD
Toronto Plastic Surgeon

Vertical tummy tuck to get rid of stretch marks.

There is no guarantee that a vertical tummy tuck will get rid of all the stretch marks. There are a variety of options and another possibility is the Fleur-de-lis which is a combination of vertical and horizontal scars. see video

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Vertical tummy tuck is good only if you have a lot of loose skin.

Hi This topic is of special interest to me. The fleur de lys tummy tuck (which leaves an upside down T scar) is a very good operation to remove large amounts of skin, and patients accept the scar well. It is particularly useful in people who have lost a lot of weight.

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Plusses and Minuses of a Vertical Scar (Fleur de Lis, Lily) Tummy Tuck

Regarding: "Vertical Tummy Tuck to Get Rid of All Stretch Marks? if U Get the Scar Going Up and Down?" Everything in life has trade-offs ; You work out in the gym 7 days a week you get a nice body but may have no life outside the gym etc. As women get stretched out from the inside by a rapidly growing womb their tummy skin gets stretched much more in the center, just above the belly button, than low down near their privates where skin stretching is minimal due to... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon