Tummy tuck revision - can I lower the tummy tuck scar?

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Hello I am having a tummy tuck revision, 1 year post tummy tuck. Can any doctor tell me if without redoing the entire tummy tuck (which is not an option) would the new scar have to start at the same height (point on my hips where it starts now before curving down and across my tummy). And then an elliptical area (upside down smile) shape piece be removed from under this to lower the scar? Or could the point at which the end starts also be moved down? I tired to ask my surgeon but still I clear!

Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello dear @Runmummy1 The scar can be made lower and from there tense the skin to lower the scar. Also if you want to diminish the scar through non-surgical treatments to manage a scar process. Technologies: laser, fixer, in other products, substances, compressive attachments. Keep in mind that the healing process takes from 9 to 12 months and from that perspective and follow doctor recommendations. Best wishes!

Vasileios Vasilakis, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for the question. After a year, there is usually enough skin stretch to be able to lower the scar. I wish you the best of luck. Vasileios Vasilakis, MD. Double board-certified, fellowship-trained plastic surgeon, Houston. TX.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Yes the scar can be lowered. Simply remove skin below where the scar currently is. You probably will only be able to lower it about an inch.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Runmummy1,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Vivek Sivarajan, MBChB · Answer

Hi Runmummy1,
Yes, in theory the scar can be lowered in this way, however, it depends on the laxity of skin in this area and you will probably have to lift up the skin above the existing scar to some degree to allow the skin to slide down to its new position. Its difficult to answer this question with certainty unless a surgeon can examine you.
Hope this helps

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