Tummy Tuck: Q&A

Vertical Scar + Tummy Tuck

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How Will a Second Pregnancy Affect Scar from Previous C-section?

What will happen to my vertical scar during pregnancy and can I have an abdominoplasty during my next c-section? I had a child by c-section at 21...

6 doctor answers

Vertical Scar from Old Belly Button?

My PS said I could possibly have a vertical scar from the old belly button in addition to the normal TT scar. Does anyone have any info on this matter?

13 doctor answers

Is the Umbilical Float Tummy Tuck a Good Idea for Me?

I am scheduled for Breast Lift, Implant Exchange, and Tummy Tuck. I am 5'7 and weigh 135 pounds. My doctor said I don't have enough skin to...

10 doctor answers

Vertical Scar for a Skin-Only Tummy Tuck?

Had a tummy tuck 2 weeks ago(skin-only) At post-op appt,I noticed that standing up I had a flat stomach with a little pooching around belly button,...

6 doctor answers

Vertical TT Incision: Was it Necessary?

Let me start out saying my surgeon is fabulous and I do love my results but was wondering if such a long vertical was really necessary. I was warned...

11 doctor answers

What Type of Tummy Tuck Surgery Necessitates a Vertical Scar As Well As a Horizonal One?

I have seen pictures of tummy tuck after photos and been concerned by the small vertical scar I see in some along with the expected horizontal scar....

10 doctor answers

Can I Get A Full TT With No Vertical Scar?

I am 5'4 and weigh 120lbs. I have had 3 babies and a very disciplined workout regimen. I want a tummy tuck since I have some loose skin and...

25 doctor answers

Is a Vertical Incision Necessary For My Tummy Tuck?

I saw a surgeon today and he said he needed to do 3 cuts: one on belly bottom, another in the horizontal c-section and a 3rd one vertically below my...

18 doctor answers

Full TT - Normal to Make Vertical Incision Under the Horizontal?

I am starting to feel nervous about what my scarring is going to look like now. My doctor who is well respected and board certified, said that he may...

8 doctor answers

I Am Getting a Tummy Tuck and my Surgeon Wants to Do a Vertical Cut, is This Advisable? (photo)

I am getting a tummy tuck and want my pyloric stenosis scar revised as well. My surgeon wants to do a vertical incision in addition to the horizontal...