Hi. I am questioning the consultation I had recently about a tummy tuck. I have minor distasis from my 3 pregnancies. I'm currently at 12% body fat and very fit, I am 5'4", but have a long torso. I was told because of my long torso it's likely I will need a vertical incision as well. And he said there was no way to even give me an idea of how long that vertical cut would be until he was in there and doing it. I measured the distance from the top of my belly button to my scar is 5.5 inches.
Answer: Abdominoplasty incisions Dear Ms. OshkoshTash,Thank you for your question information about yourself and your photos.In general:1) incisions are usually placed as low as possible.personally gave the patients bring a bathing suit bottom or panties of their choiceto ensure the placement of the incision is where they want it.2)in thin patients with long torsos (like you) and little redundant skin may require a a small vertical scar centrally located. This is where the your orginal umbilicus was located. This can often be resected under local 9-12 months later when the skin loosens.Please make several appointments with experienced Plastic Surgeon(s) who are Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and in addition ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (denoting by membership as having met additional criteria and a focus on Cosmetic Plastic Surgery).My best wishes,Dr. R. A. Hardesty, MD, FACSDiplomate and Certified by the Am. Bd. of Plastic Surgerywwwimagineplasticsurgery.com4646 Brockton AveRiverside, Ca 92506(951) 686-7600
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Abdominoplasty incisions Dear Ms. OshkoshTash,Thank you for your question information about yourself and your photos.In general:1) incisions are usually placed as low as possible.personally gave the patients bring a bathing suit bottom or panties of their choiceto ensure the placement of the incision is where they want it.2)in thin patients with long torsos (like you) and little redundant skin may require a a small vertical scar centrally located. This is where the your orginal umbilicus was located. This can often be resected under local 9-12 months later when the skin loosens.Please make several appointments with experienced Plastic Surgeon(s) who are Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and in addition ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (denoting by membership as having met additional criteria and a focus on Cosmetic Plastic Surgery).My best wishes,Dr. R. A. Hardesty, MD, FACSDiplomate and Certified by the Am. Bd. of Plastic Surgerywwwimagineplasticsurgery.com4646 Brockton AveRiverside, Ca 92506(951) 686-7600
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Answer: Is a vertical incision necessary for a Tummy tuck with a long torso? This is very, very rarely necessary, but this depends upon the aggressiveness of undermining and removal.Kenneth Hughes, MDBeverly Hills, CA
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Answer: Is a vertical incision necessary for a Tummy tuck with a long torso? This is very, very rarely necessary, but this depends upon the aggressiveness of undermining and removal.Kenneth Hughes, MDBeverly Hills, CA
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January 22, 2016
Answer: Would there be a vertical scar with a tummy tuck In a slim patient When a patient is very thin, sometimes it is difficult to remove enough excess skin to remove the hole where the bellybutton attached to the skin. You can end up with a small vertical component to the incision. In a patient such as yourself this would generally be around an inch to an inch and a half at a guess from your pictures. Usually the small vertical component still ends up being hidden below the line where most people's bathing suits end at. You look like you should be an excellent overall candidate and would likely get a very nice result.
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Answer: Would there be a vertical scar with a tummy tuck In a slim patient When a patient is very thin, sometimes it is difficult to remove enough excess skin to remove the hole where the bellybutton attached to the skin. You can end up with a small vertical component to the incision. In a patient such as yourself this would generally be around an inch to an inch and a half at a guess from your pictures. Usually the small vertical component still ends up being hidden below the line where most people's bathing suits end at. You look like you should be an excellent overall candidate and would likely get a very nice result.
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March 27, 2016
Answer: Is a vertical incision necessary for a Tummy tuck with a long torso? What your surgeon is likely referring to is a short vertical incision that results from not being able to entirely remove the small incision around your belly button. This is more common in patients with a long torso. This scar is typically short and not significantly noticeable. It is certainly less noticeable than raising your lower abdominal scar above your clothing.
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Answer: Is a vertical incision necessary for a Tummy tuck with a long torso? What your surgeon is likely referring to is a short vertical incision that results from not being able to entirely remove the small incision around your belly button. This is more common in patients with a long torso. This scar is typically short and not significantly noticeable. It is certainly less noticeable than raising your lower abdominal scar above your clothing.
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January 21, 2016
Answer: Tummy Tuck Options Thank you very much for your question, and providing the pictures.A vertical incision isn't always necessary in traditional tummy tucks, as long as there is enough skin to pull down without causing too much tension on the closure.In your case, you don't appear to have too much excess skin at all. Did your surgeon discuss the possibility of a mini-tummy tuck with an umbilical float? That procedure would remove some of the excess skin, allow for muscle tightening all the way from your rib cage to your pubic region, and would only lower your belly button an inch or so (there would be no vertical incision). The only incision would be one that is slightly longer and lower than your current C section scar. If he didn't, I would ask about his thoughts on that possibility.Best of luck!
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Answer: Tummy Tuck Options Thank you very much for your question, and providing the pictures.A vertical incision isn't always necessary in traditional tummy tucks, as long as there is enough skin to pull down without causing too much tension on the closure.In your case, you don't appear to have too much excess skin at all. Did your surgeon discuss the possibility of a mini-tummy tuck with an umbilical float? That procedure would remove some of the excess skin, allow for muscle tightening all the way from your rib cage to your pubic region, and would only lower your belly button an inch or so (there would be no vertical incision). The only incision would be one that is slightly longer and lower than your current C section scar. If he didn't, I would ask about his thoughts on that possibility.Best of luck!
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