What is Your Opinion on Umbilical Float to Lower Tummy Tuck Scar - Follow Up to my First Question Posted 2/1/12 (photo)

Follow up to my first question, please add: My incision was made at the line in the before photo, just into my hairline, which now runs into my scar. Huge amount of laxity in pubis has improved but still too much remaining. Just want to now move forward in the best way when the time is right. Will happily accept a scar 15-20mm lower if possible to get back into my pants again. I’m 5’4”, 115lbs, non smoker, fit with no medical problems.

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Lowering tummy tuck scars

It is possible to 'float' the umbilicus downward and lower the tummy tuck scar, however the movement will be perhaps and inch, and the umbilicus only belongs in the place that it started without the risk of making the abdomen look strange. Your scar is bound to fade in well and your best bet it is to let things be. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd.com

Am I At The Right Weight For a Full TT, Breast Lift, and Medial Thigh Lift? (photo)

Thanks for the before photo. Very hard to repair your defect. Very poor surgery planning. Might consider tissue expander to stretch the area so to lower the incision. Otherwise a decorative tattoo might also help.

High tummy tuck scar

The problem with using the line you show as a guide for the lower incision, is that the pubic laxity goes away with a tummy tuck and the tightness pulls the scar way up. The lower incision should be marked with the pubic skin pulled tight, with your underwear or bikini bottom ON to be sure it will end up covered by your underclothing/swimwear, and I measure 5 to 6 cm above the cleft of the labia majora or the top of the private parts. If you wait long enough, the scar will fade so it... more

Follow up to umbilical float

Thanks for the follow up question. I think your surgeon did a great job reshaping your tummy. Your scar ended up a little high because of how high your belly button was before surgery. From your "after" photos it doesn't really look like the pubic area is "loose". Regardless, if your muscles were tightened in the first operation, and you are happy with everything except the position of your scar, than an umbilical float procedure should work well. You should wait at... more