I see many different Tummy Tuck scars, some are Horizontal and others are shaped like a "V" or "U". Why are some scars located lower and others are higher? Why would a doctor make an incision a certain way? Example: "V" or "U" shape or horizontal Does making an incision a certain way pose a health risk?
December 4, 2015
Answer: Tummy tuck scar shape and location Thanks for your question.The scar location and shape are dependent on your body (location and amount of skin excess) as well as your surgeon's technique and attention to detail.Scar can be place low; however, if you do not have much skin excess, vertical extension may be needed.Please consult an experience board-certified plastic surgeon and ask where you scar would be.Best regards.
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December 4, 2015
Answer: Tummy tuck scar shape and location Thanks for your question.The scar location and shape are dependent on your body (location and amount of skin excess) as well as your surgeon's technique and attention to detail.Scar can be place low; however, if you do not have much skin excess, vertical extension may be needed.Please consult an experience board-certified plastic surgeon and ask where you scar would be.Best regards.
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Answer: Different scars for different tummy tucks Thank you for your thoughtful question. There are many types of tummy tucks and the scars are different for each. One of the things that a good plastic surgeon does is to try and make the scars as minimal as possible. Do do that, one the most important things to do is to make the incision along the natural skin lines as scars heal better that way. Therefore, the best scar for a tummy tuck is generally a horizontal gently curved scar on the lower abdomen. The position of the scar depends on how much skin is removed and how much extra skin exists above the belly button. It is easier to demonstrate this in person than to describe it. Be sure to see an experienced, board certified plastic surgeon.
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Answer: Different scars for different tummy tucks Thank you for your thoughtful question. There are many types of tummy tucks and the scars are different for each. One of the things that a good plastic surgeon does is to try and make the scars as minimal as possible. Do do that, one the most important things to do is to make the incision along the natural skin lines as scars heal better that way. Therefore, the best scar for a tummy tuck is generally a horizontal gently curved scar on the lower abdomen. The position of the scar depends on how much skin is removed and how much extra skin exists above the belly button. It is easier to demonstrate this in person than to describe it. Be sure to see an experienced, board certified plastic surgeon.
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