Can I avoid having an anchor tummy tuck? (Photo)

Hello,Thank you for your question and photo. The vertical scar you have could be somewhat reduced and revised to be a smaller, thinner, less visible vertical scar. This may not be a necessary incision, but could ensure no excess skin at the sides. The recovery time/difficulty should not be harder with this additional vertical incision but will improve the appearance of the scar you have. Be sure to seek a board certified Plastic Surgeon with plenty of expertise in this area.All the best

Thank you for your question and posting an appropriate picture. It seems that you are a good candidate for a lateral tension abdiminiolasty without a need for a vertical scar. However, it may make sense to have your scar revised at the time of surgery which will not increase your recovery. You would need to have a consultation for precise recommendations.

ShelbyI appreciate your concern, but it appears from your photo that you would benefit from a vertical scar component to your horizontal Tummytuck scar because the scar already present is not very good, and might be improved by excision and closure at the time of your tummytuck. It will also allow your surgeon to gather in and resect redundant skin from your hip region. Most importantly, it should not change your recovery compared to just horizontal scar. Be sure to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Good luck!

Thanks for the question.In this regard, I'm totally agree with you, therefore i recommend you a Tummy Tuck with muscle repair, to get a flat abdomen and waist and back Liposculpture, getting better curves especially in the waist, improving your body contour.

Finally, I suggested take the fat we get and transfer to the buttocks and hips, to mold them and get better volume, contour and butt projection, is that we know as "Brazilian Butt Lift" (BBL).God bless you,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.- 

there is little difference in recovery from a skin incision making an anchor or only a transverse scar. The painful portion of the TT is the muscle repair, which you will also need in addition to lipo contouring. Bc you already have the vertical, there is no way to get rid of that vertical component of the scar.