Will I have visible scars from a tummy tuck?

If a tummy tuck is performed by a well-trained plastic surgeon, the scars will be hidden with a bikini, assuming you are wearing a standard bikini. If you routinely wear an unusual style of bikini, then you may want to discuss it with your surgeon. Today, the location of the scars is hidden by most style of... more

Tummy Tucks can make a huge difference in a womans look, as well as self confidence. The contour changes can be miraculous. The worst problem is the inconsistency of the scar. The two issues are the scar around the belly button. This scar can be bad or look great. The other consideration is the transverse scar... more

When I schedule patients for a tummy tuck, I have them bring a pair of the type of panty they usually wear or a bikini bottom.Using these as  a reference, I then will mark out the incision site so that the final result will be within the panty or bikini. I tell patients that the length of the incision... more

For majority of people, the scar from a tummy tuck procedure can be hidden by under garments or a bathing suit. There is a scar around the naval which can not be hidden in a bikini but it usually fades with time and becomes less apparent. Scar Guard can be used 3 weeks after surgery which significantly... more

 For most patients, the scar from a tummy tuck can be placed low enough that the scar can be hidden in underwear and bathing suits.  You might need to choose the right garments to accomplish this but it can be done.  Once in a while, there isn't enough extra skin to make the scar as low and the... more

You will always have a scar with a tummy tuck.  The trick is how to hide it under your clothing or bathing attire. If you are having a mini-abdominoplasty, this is usually not a problem.  The scar is shorter and is usually quite easy to hide. With full abdominoplasty or tummy tuck, hiding the scar... more

A tummy tuck is a type of contouring procedure, hence the following principle applies: you must accept some degree of scar for the better form.  The good news is that a skilled plastic surgeon can place your scar low in your bikini-line/waist line. After 8-12 months of healing and scar massage... more

If you only have loose skin below your belly button, then a mini tummy tuck called the bikini tummy tuck can be done which places the incision beneath your bikini line. I actually have patients bring the bikini or underwear to the OR so my incision can be planned in the appropriate place. If you have loose... more

A good Plastic surgeon will design and hide the scars within the confines of your favorite underwear / bathing suit. (Certain limitations DO apply - some of the minimalist, tooth floss like designs which barely cover crucial genital territory will not be able to cover the scar). The goal of a well... more

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... more