I have an existing midline scar from a previous surgery that stretches from sternum down to past belly button but above pelvis. If I were to ever need a tummy tuck, could it be done using a midline incision? Even if that meant extending the incision to my pelvis.
April 8, 2017
Answer: Vertical Tummy Tuck A vertical tummy tuck can be done using your existing midline scar. Whether that would produce an optimal abdominal reshaping would depend on the dimensions of your abdominal skin laxity.
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April 8, 2017
Answer: Vertical Tummy Tuck A vertical tummy tuck can be done using your existing midline scar. Whether that would produce an optimal abdominal reshaping would depend on the dimensions of your abdominal skin laxity.
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April 8, 2017
Answer: Tummy tuck with vertical scar thank you for your question. Although a tummy tuck cannot be performed solely through a vertical scar, a tummy tuck does sometimes require both a lower horizontal scar and a midline vertical scar but that procedure is usually reserved for patients with significant excess skin throughout the abdomen. For your tummy tuck to be performed adequately, your vertical scar would need to be removed and reclosed because the scar itself does not stretch and would inhibit the amount of skin that could be removed. So essentially you would undergo a scar revision with your tummy tuck. I hope this helps. I recommend that you consult with one or more board certified plastic surgeons to discuss this further as well as all of your options. Best wishes!
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April 8, 2017
Answer: Tummy tuck with vertical scar thank you for your question. Although a tummy tuck cannot be performed solely through a vertical scar, a tummy tuck does sometimes require both a lower horizontal scar and a midline vertical scar but that procedure is usually reserved for patients with significant excess skin throughout the abdomen. For your tummy tuck to be performed adequately, your vertical scar would need to be removed and reclosed because the scar itself does not stretch and would inhibit the amount of skin that could be removed. So essentially you would undergo a scar revision with your tummy tuck. I hope this helps. I recommend that you consult with one or more board certified plastic surgeons to discuss this further as well as all of your options. Best wishes!
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