Can Liposuction remove scar tissue from a c-section c-shelf?

October 16, 2023
Asked By:ashleyhtims in Encinitas, California

I had lipo done about 18 months ago on my full abdomen. Unfortunately the fat has grown back directly over my c-section scar. The doctor wants to go in through my pubic mound to break down the scar tissue and lipo out the newly grown fat. I can’t find anything online that says this is feasible. Do you have any experience with something like that working (removing the scar tissue underneath the c-shelf so it is no longer indented and fat doesn’t pile up above it?) Thank you!

Answers (6)

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April 29, 2025

Answer: Not optimal choice.

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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April 29, 2025

Answer: Not optimal choice.

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 16, 2024

Answer: Improving a C-section scar.

Ira H. Rex lll, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 16, 2024

Answer: Improving a C-section scar.

Ira H. Rex lll, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 8, 2023

Answer: Liposuction

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 8, 2023

Answer: Liposuction

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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October 17, 2023

Answer: Liposuction can dramatically improve that C-sec scar.

David Hansen, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
October 17, 2023

Answer: Liposuction can dramatically improve that C-sec scar.

David Hansen, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
October 17, 2023

Answer: Liposuction

Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 17, 2023

Answer: Liposuction

Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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