I had a large, vertical scar from a previous gastrointestinal surgery about 4 years prior. The scar extended from my belly button down to the top of the pubic area. While I was able to live with the scar, I really disliked how it looked. Also, when I lost some weight, the fat surrounding the scar area was incredibly stubborn. I decided I wasn't going to live the rest of my life with that scar...