Will I be able to wear a bikini after a full Tummy tuck ?

It's a great question. A tummy tuck incision should be placed as low as possible on the abdomen. This places the incision well below underwear and clothing. If there is a specific style of bikini that you like to wear, the incision lines can be tailored so that they lie under your bikini bottoms.Definitely express your goals to a board-certified plastic surgeon during your consultation.

Congratulations on your decision to have surgery.  Your questions are best answered by your plastic surgeon as it really depends on how they perform and plan your surgery.  In general, most women can definitely wear a two piece bathing suit after a tummy tuck surgery if the incision is placed low.  While, there will be some cute bathing suit bottoms that may not cover the scar, there will almost always be great options that do. You should look great by November, although your best result could still be months away.  Be sure to wear plenty of sunscreen on your scars at the beach!

That's a great question.  Most women want a tummy tuck surgery so that they feel comfortable going back to wearing a bikini, so for many women this is the ultimate goal.   The incision is usually well-hidden beneath a bikini, but what kind of swimsuit bottom you wear (and what is fashionable at the time) ultimately will factor in.    Ask to see photos of the surgeon's work, and consider bringing in your bikini so you can have a discussion about realistic expectations.  Four months of recovery is a good amount of time - if everything goes well,  you should be able to enjoy a beach vacation in November.   Scars often  remain red or purple for a year or more, and good scar therapy and avoiding sun exposure on recent scars is important.  Good luck! Dr. Michelle SpringGlacier View Plastic Surgery

Thank you for your question. This is a common concern with a tummy tuck. My answer is that it depends on your surgeon and your bikini. Most often the tummy tuck scar is kept low so that it can be concealed in a "normal" bikini or underwear. I would advise taking your bikini bottom to your surgeon and discussing this with him or her. They can inform you as to whether they think the scar will be well hidden. I think there is a high likelihood you will be pleased!Best of luck!

You should be able to wear a bikini, this will depend on your surgeon. Take a bikini bottom in with you to see your surgeon and see what he/she says. Look at before and after pictures of the surgeons patients to see where the incision has been placed. Good luck!