What are my options for revision, tummy tuck, etc?

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I have vertical scar that is about 18 yrs old from a previous surgery. I’m starting to hate the appearance of it. What are my options for revision, tummy tuck, etc ?

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

A tummy tuck can be done for you and will remove part of he old scar.  However there will be a new scar across the lower abdomen.  I think it will improve the appearance considerably but only you can determine if it is worth the additional scar involved.

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  The
best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation.  It would be helpful to view your entire abdomen.  You may be a candidate for a tummy tuck, which could completely remove this vertical scar.   Make sure you specifically look
at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery
performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.   The most
important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend
that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who
can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.  FACS
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

You could consider scar revision or skin removal through a horizontal scar.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Hello,Thank you for your question and photo. Your scar could likely be revised to appear smoother and thinner. I recommend that you see a board certified plastic surgeon in person for assessment and to discuss options.All the best

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello,Your scar is noticeable because it is adherent to the muscle wall, giving a deep depression.  This can be made flat, with a much finer scar. Go visit a few ABPS certified/ASAPS member surgeons who specialize in body contouring. Best of luck!

Himansu Shah, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question and photo. It is difficult to answer your question without examining you however from reviewing your photo you maybe a candidate for a lipo abdominoplasty. It is best to consult a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your safest options. Good luck.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear SharV90,it is hard to tell for sure without an examination but based on your photo, it looks like you mill benefit from tummy tuck and scar revision of your existing vertical scar. 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, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. I have done many vertical Tummy Tuck incisions which have the traditional horizontal incision but also have a vertical portion which takes out the old scar. It’s a great operation for anyone with a similar scar like the one in the photo. Best wishes, Dr. Aldo

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

plan on having an anchor tummy tuck that will allow its removal and to hopefully provide a better outcome.  Your scar should be a marked improvement over where you are starting.

Tim Sayed, MD, MBA, FACS · Answer

Your vertical scar may be amenable to improvement with a vertical scar revision (cut the old scar out, free up the side tissues and bring them together to hopefully form a thinner new scar), or you may be a candidate for abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) to remove the portion that is below the belly button. You would still have some of your old vertical scar remain but it could be repositioned below your new belly button relocation depending on how much laxity you have. Only exam in the office will allow the surgeon to properly assess this and offer you options.

What are my options for revision, tummy tuck, etc?

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