Is my current scar from myomectomy too low to be removed during upcoming hysterectomy/ tummy tuck surgery? (Photo)

December 16, 2014
Asked By:Snowflake567 in Greensboro, NC

20 yrs ago I had a laparoscopic gyn procedure which was converted to open after a large fibroid was found. The scar is very low- almost in the middle of my pubic hair (area above is shaved). I would much rather have the extra vertical scar for the former location of the belly-button, but is there a limitation on how low it can be (and still be expected to heal normally or not have other complications) ? My previous procedure started laparoscopically, I do have some scarring on my belly button.

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August 10, 2016

Answer: Is my current scar from myomectomy too low to be removed during upcoming hysterectomy/ tummy tuck surgery?

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Don W. Griffin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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August 10, 2016

Answer: Is my current scar from myomectomy too low to be removed during upcoming hysterectomy/ tummy tuck surgery?

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Don W. Griffin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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December 30, 2014

Answer: Low existing scar

Gary Lawton, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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December 30, 2014

Answer: Low existing scar

Gary Lawton, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 18, 2014

Answer: Questions regarding tummy tuck

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Joel Patrick Maier, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 18, 2014

Answer: Questions regarding tummy tuck

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Joel Patrick Maier, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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December 18, 2014

Answer: No, your old scar is not too low, and yes, it can be removed completely via tummy tuck.

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Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 18, 2014

Answer: No, your old scar is not too low, and yes, it can be removed completely via tummy tuck.

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Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 18, 2014

Answer: Lower Tummy Scars Often removed during Tummy Tuck

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Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 18, 2014

Answer: Lower Tummy Scars Often removed during Tummy Tuck

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Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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